Blogs & opinions
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
Succession (Scotland) Act begins to impact
Most provisions expected to commence this autumn
Additional LBTT – is a trust liable?
Check whether trusts or beneficiaries to be treated as buyers
Estates: is a tax return needed?
Requirement arises if any of three thresholds crossed
OPG cuts out the paper
Deeds registered electronically will only be issued electronically
Bonds of caution dispensation extended
2016 Act exempts certain civil partners and small estates
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
Master Policy: why switch from Marsh?
Some concerns, and the Society's response
Letter: minimalism in the law
Is it still expected that a solicitor actually deals with legal problems?
Turn of the year
Reviews at the AGM and the change of President highlight significant issues of the moment