Brodies' tax specialist Alan Barr shares his key takeaways from the 2025-26 Scottish Budget covering the changes to income tax for Scottish taxpayers, an increase in LBTT / Additional Dwelling Supplement and Scotland's tax strategy setting out the next steps in the evolution of the tax landscape in Scotland. Watch to find out more. https://lnkd.in/ezNKWctn
Brodies Personal Law
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Practical and personalised legal support for you, your family, and your business.
About us
Brodies has the largest team of partner led private client lawyers in Scotland. Our accredited lawyers work from the firm's offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness, and are experts in working with clients on a variety of personal issues including; wills and powers of attorney, trusts, executry and estate planning, family business structures and succession planning. The team also has extensive experience in handling tax matters for individuals, including non-UK residents tax obligations. As part of Scotland's largest law firm, our personal law team works closely with colleagues from across Brodies to offer a complete service to our private clients and their businesses.
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- 501-1,000 employees
- Specialties
- Wills and estate planning, Wills, Executries, Power of attorney, Tax planning, Planning for the future, Trusts, International personal matters, Employment and immigration, Personal Injury Trusts, Guardianship, Family Investment Companies, Personal tax planning, Trust disputes, and Elderly or vulnerable
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Currently, most qualifying businesses can be transferred on death with no inheritance tax - however this is set to change from 6 April 2026. Partners Mark Stewart and Tom Boulton-Jones discuss these changes in the latest edition of The Business, distributed with The Sunday Times: https://lnkd.in/ehyRV5XP
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Can you change a will after someone passes, are the contents of their will set in stone? Fraser Mackay discusses: https://lnkd.in/ehsYaVnr #estateplanning #probate
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Executries and inheritance in Scotland is unique from that in England and Wales. We discuss 10 things to consider when appointing a #probate lawyer in Scotland. https://lnkd.in/ewxi2riy
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Many couples are surprised to find out they have no automatic entitlement to their cohabiting partner's estate on death. We discuss what you can do to plan for the future. https://lnkd.in/ei4e3EAt
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Without careful planning, the 7-year-rule can become the 14-year-rule. We discuss: https://lnkd.in/eXC7KgaB
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"The Inheritance," has captivated viewers with its intricate plot and unexpected twists- we consider what could have been done to avoid the unfortunate and contentious outcome based on Scots law. https://lnkd.in/e2fNjHAK
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The costs of long-term accommodation or care in comfortable surroundings can quickly deplete even a large value award. We discuss the importance of personal injury trusts in long-term care planning. https://lnkd.in/eH_kJCb3
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It's not too late to register your place - join Amy Boyce (Brodies Solicitors), Joanne Hunter (Brodies solicitors) and Rebecca Gray tomorrow as they present the personal and family guide to gifting. https://lnkd.in/eZTpMytB
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Our experienced trust practitioners and accredited specialists can help set up and manage a personal injury trust for you or a loved one. https://lnkd.in/e7Y62KQy