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Five key times to think about a Will

Our lawyers often get asked when the best age is to make a Will. modern nest
The answer is any age, but there are certainly key stages in
life when making (or updating) a Will should be front of mind. If you want to experience city centre living at its finest,

look no further than this unbelievable apartment in New Town.
Five of these stages relate to property or may be accompanied by a move
to a bigger or smaller home.
ooking for the perfect home while high-street favourites, independent boutiques
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Your home is likely to be your biggest Scotland’s laws don’t always reflect three-bedroom apartment in Edinburgh’s spoilt for choice. For those who enjoy leisurely
asset, so you need to make clear who modern family life, so a well-made prestigious New Town could be everything strolls and a more relaxed atmosphere, the
you want to inherit it. A Will is Will may be important to provide for you’ve been searching for, and then some. picturesque neighbourhoods of Stockbridge,
especially important if you buy with former or current partners, children Canonmills, and Dean Village offer charming
a partner or friend because they from previous relationships or Nestled on Thistle Street, this top-floor flat is coffee shops, independent bookshops, and
won’t have automatic rights to inherit. stepchildren. located just minutes away from the renowned scenic walking trails along the Water of Leith.
Princes Street, placing you in the epicentre This location perfectly balances urban energy
Relationship changes Retirement of one of Scotland’s most vibrant cities. With with tranquil retreats.
Life events such as cohabitation, Stepping back from work is a
marriage, separation, or divorce are sensible time to do some planning
a prompt to consider (or re-consider) your finances – including inheritance
who you want to benefit from your and tax planning.
various assets after your death.
Other key stages when you should
Having a child think about a Will could include setting
A Will is a way to look after your up a business, changing its structure,
children’s future – not just protecting or any changes in inheritance rules. In
their financial interests but specifying all cases, your Will must be properly
who would be their guardians if made under Scottish law to ensure the
anything happened to you. outcomes you want.

Lynsey Kerr
Partner, Private Client Services
lynseykerr@lindsays.co.uk
0131 656 5721

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