Blogs & opinions
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Top tips for working from home
Chantel Gaber, head of member engagement for England & Wales at the Law Society of Scotland, explains her top tips for working out of the office
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Succession (Scotland) Act begins to impact
Most provisions expected to commence this autumn
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Additional LBTT – is a trust liable?
Check whether trusts or beneficiaries to be treated as buyers
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Estates: is a tax return needed?
Requirement arises if any of three thresholds crossed
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OPG cuts out the paper
Deeds registered electronically will only be issued electronically
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Bonds of caution dispensation extended
2016 Act exempts certain civil partners and small estates
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Smartcards from the Highlands to Hong Kong
As the rollout of smartcards to Scottish solicitors begins to wind down, Jana Berger from the Society’s smartcard team reflects on a process that has seen over 9,000 cards issued
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Master Policy: why switch from Marsh?
Some concerns, and the Society's response
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Letter: minimalism in the law
Is it still expected that a solicitor actually deals with legal problems?
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Turn of the year
Reviews at the AGM and the change of President highlight significant issues of the moment