If you ever find yourself named as a beneficiary in a will, then normally the bequest that you receive is quite straightforward, such as a sum of money or a treasured memento. However, this is not always the case.
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There has been a fall in Scotland in the number of sales of houses worth over one million pounds, according to Bank of Scotland. This is in contrast to the rest of Britain, where the number of sales of these properties actually increased.
It is widely recognised that writing a will is an effective way of ensuring that your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes after you die.
Recent research into attitudes towards housing tenure has found that home-ownership is still the nation's overwhelming preference and aspiration - and not purely for financial reasons.
A Court of Session judge has ruled that by failing to bring a financial claim following the end of his relationship under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006, a former cohabitee barred his executors from seeking a remedy in unjust enrichment following his death.