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Losing money to a scam can be extremely upsetting and frustrating, and when you thought you were on top of them all, another new scam hits law firms and their clients. Both Revenue Scotland and the Law Society have flagged up a new series of communications being sent to members of the public and clients of Scottish solicitors. The letters suggest that the recipient may be entitled to a repayment of LBTT and some suggest that the solicitor who acted for them in a recent purchase has acted incorrectly, should be sued and that the claims company can help with that.

Macnabs would like to wish all our clients and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Moving in with your partner is an exciting time. From finding a property to setting up IKEA furniture, the future is looking bright and you can easily be forgiven for getting caught up in the whirlwind of romance. For many couples today, cohabiting is commonplace, either before or instead of traditional marriage. However, what many of these couples don’t appreciate is that cohabiting could have major consequences if the relationship ends, with the possibility of a financial claim if you don’t have an agreement in place.

What is a Power of Attorney and why do I need one? A Power of Attorney is a written, legal document giving someone else permission to take actions or make decisions on your behalf, whilst you are still alive. You choose the person you want to act as your Attorney and what powers you want the Attorney to have. A Power of Attorney (POA) is intended to ensure that your financial affairs and personal welfare can still be dealt with and protected in the event of you being unable to act on your own behalf. It is something often associated with the elderly and young people may ask – why would I need a power of attorney? However nobody knows what is round the corner.