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Simple Procedure
Simple Procedure came into effect on 28th November 2016. It’s designed to provide a speedy, inexpensive and informal way to resolve disputes up to £5,000. It has replaced the Small Claims……
Claiming Personal Injury Compensation? Watch out for that Time Bar
If you want to pursue a claim for personal injury, the Court of Session in Edinburgh recently highlighted the importance raising a court action within the correct time limit.
Accidents Can Happen
Here’s one for those of you who like numbers. Do you know that the Health & Safety Executive have published figures showing that in the 2014/15 year
Kirklandneuk Primary School WOW’s Walker Laird with their Artwork
Kirklandneuk Primary School recently took part in their World of Work (WOW) Week, an initiative to help inspire pupils about their future and the opportunities available
Inheritance Tax – Residence Nil Rate Band
A new Inheritance Tax allowance comes into force on 6th April 2017. This will apply to property left to direct descendants. The Residence Nil Rate Band
Helping your children get on the property ladder
The bank of mum and dad is a cliché that’s well worked in today’s economic times, not least when it comes to helping children to get a leg up onto the property ladder. Rising property prices and…
Business Rates and what you need to know about the 2017 revaluation
This year will see a revaluation of business rates. Revaluations like this happen every five years. The Scottish Assessors conduct a revaluation exercise to determine
We are looking forward to a double celebration for St Mirren…
Milestone anniversaries are extra special, we know this from 2015 when Walker Laird celebrated 200 years in business, so we are doubly delighted to be the main sponsor at a very special night to…
How having a Power of Attorney solved a multitude of problems
Jim was in his mid-thirties when he made his Power of Attorney. He thought he was too young. Jim believed granting a Power of Attorney was something only older people did in case they
Remember the children
It is common knowledge that more couples separate over or just after the festive period than at any other time of the year. Whilst the festive season is a happy time for most people, the Christmas…