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Good housekeeping means making a Will

Having a Will can help That’s because Scotland has rigid laws • With no Will, your estate could
face legal disputes and additional
about who inherits property when
to safeguard your home someone dies intestate (ie, without a fees – adding to the pain of
and your loved ones if Will), and these may not suit your own bereavement.
situation.
disaster strikes In contrast, a Will can provide
For example, protection and certainty, and ensure
We don’t want to rain on your parade • Spouses and civil partners inherit your loved ones are looked after.
the matrimonial home in most
And what if you already have a Will?
if you’re buying a property, but you do cases, but cohabitees don’t have
need to think about a few unwelcome an automatic right to inherit. So Buying a property is certainly a time to
review it, especially if it coincides with
scenarios – beyond bills and bad your partner may not be able to the start or end of a relationship.
neighbours.
stay in the property
One of these scenarios is what would • A surviving spouse’s right to
happen if you died.
inherit may be problematic if
you have a blended family or
The risks of having no Will are starting a new relationship.
If this happens and you don’t have a Your children or new partner
Will, the consequences for your loved could miss out on an inheritance
ones could be difficult, to say the least. you wanted them to have

Lynsey Kerr | Partner
Private Client services

lindsays.co.uk lynseykerr@lindsays.co.uk
0131 229 1212

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