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29/05/2026

Not everyone offering legal services is a qualified solicitor. Always check the credentials, registration, and insurances of anyone handling your legal affairs.

Read our guide to untangling legal professional titles: https://austinlafferty.co.uk/latest-news/the-difference-between-a-solicitor-and-a-lawyer/

26/05/2026

Do both parents automatically have 'parental responsibility' in the eyes of the law?

Learn more here: https://austinlafferty.co.uk/latest-news/how-is-parental-responsibility-determined/

22/05/2026

When writing a will and deciding the distribution of assets, one size doesn't fit all. A liferent provision allows you to provide security for a surviving spouse without risking your children's long-term inheritance.

Discover if liferent provision is right for you: https://austinlafferty.co.uk/latest-news/liferent-in-scotland/

14/05/2026

Why everyone needs a will: https://austinlafferty.co.uk/latest-news/drafting-a-will/

Protect your loved ones by drafting a will today. Understand the importance of wills and avoid complications from intestacy laws. Start planning your legacy now.

14/05/2026

How to gift to charity in your will: https://austinlafferty.co.uk/latest-news/donate-to-charity-in-a-will/

Learn how to donate to a charity in your will as well as various steps to futureproof your generous decision.

29/04/2026

Video doorbells and home CCTV systems are increasingly popular to keep your property secure, but are you violating data protection laws?

If you record security footage at home, make sure you're following this guidance: https://austinlafferty.co.uk/latest-news/laws-on-home-cctv-and-video-doorbells/

21/04/2026

Can an unexpected inheritance bypass bankruptcy, or will the money be taken to pay off creditors?

Here are the rules in Scotland: https://austinlafferty.co.uk/latest-news/can-you-inherit-if-you-have-been-declared-bankrupt/

15/04/2026

Adoption law in Scotland grants adopted children the right to access their birth records at 16, but what about making contact before then? The courts must carefully balance the best interests of the child with the rights of the birth parents.

Learn more about one of the most delicate judgments in family law: https://austinlafferty.co.uk/latest-news/adoption-and-contact-with-birth-parents/

10/04/2026

Buying a house with a friend can make it significantly easier for many people to get on the property ladder, but what are the legal implications?

Here are some legal documents that can reduce the risk of your purchase: https://austinlafferty.co.uk/latest-news/buying-a-house-with-a-friend/

Learn about the key legal documents to safeguard your interests and ownership rights when buying a house with a friend.

06/04/2026

Can you still set up a Power of Attorney after a dementia diagnosis? Early-stage dementia doesn't automatically rule it out, but the person must have the capacity to understand what they're signing.

Learn more about the capacity assessment process and why speed is crucial: https://austinlafferty.co.uk/latest-news/can-you-get-poa-for-someone-with-dementia/

Understand the process of getting power of attorney for someone with dementia. Find out when it's still possible and the legal considerations involved.