Do you live in Ireland and need International Executry Legal Help for Assets in Scotland?

Dealing with a loved one’s estate can be complicated, especially when international assets are involved. If you live in the Republic of Ireland and need support with international executry in Scotland, Wilson & Fish’s specialist team can help. We focus exclusively on Executry (Probate) and Estate Administration and can give detailed guidance in every situation, no matter…

Capital Gains Tax in Scotland – An Executor's Perspective

An executor has many responsibilities when winding up the estate of a deceased person. As they become the temporary owner of the deceased’s assets (unless the asset is jointly owned with someone else) this means that they are responsible for completing and lodging an estate tax return with HMRC if this is required and also paying any…

Guidance for Beneficiaries in Scotland

I have lost a relative, what next? If the deceased left a Will, an executor(s) will be nominated. If this is you, you can download our Guide for Executors by filling out the form opposite to help answer some of the questions you may have. In cases where the deceased did not leave a Will, then…

Calculating and paying tax after someone dies

When someone dies, their estate will normally have to pay any tax due before money is distributed to their heirs. Usually, when you inherit something, there is no tax to pay immediately, but you might have to pay tax later on. Here’s a guide to what tax you need to pay and when: Working out Income…

I’m an executor – how long do I have to settle an estate?

Dealing with the estate of a loved one can be a time-consuming and daunting experience. There are certain aspects, such as registering the death, which have set time limits, however, the full estate administration process will be different for each case. In general, it can take anywhere from six months to 18 months to wind up an…

Covid-19 Update

Please note that due to the ongoing issues with the spread of the COVID-19 virus we have now closed our office. Our teams continue to work from home and can be contacted on their individual email addresses or on the following email address- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view…