Scotland Guides
Advance Directive (common law, no specific statute)
Coming SoonContinuing Power of Attorney / Welfare Power of Attorney
Coming SoonGeneral Resources
These guides work no matter where you live:
Articles for Scotland
Best Resource for Families in England When Someone Dies in Scotland
Scottish death law differs from England in ways that will catch you off guard. Here's what you need to know about Form 14, the Procurator Fiscal, and …
Scotland Funeral Consumer Rights Guide vs Asking the Funeral Director
Should you rely on the funeral director's guidance in Scotland or arm yourself first? Here's what Scottish law requires them to tell you — and what th…
How to Apply for Confirmation in Scotland Without a Solicitor
A clear overview of the DIY route to Scotland's Grant of Confirmation — what you need, what the Sheriff Court expects, and where most self-represented…
What to Do When Someone Dies in Scotland: First Steps Guide
Step-by-step guide to the first 72 hours after a death in Scotland — from the MCCD to Form 14, Tell Us Once, and who has the right to arrange the fune…
How to Claim All Survivor Benefits in Scotland Without a Solicitor
A step-by-step guide to claiming every survivor benefit available in Scotland — Bereavement Support Payment, Funeral Support Payment, pensions, counci…
How to Challenge a Funeral Director's Quote in Scotland: Your CMA Rights
You have a legal right to an itemized quote from every Scottish funeral director. Here's the step-by-step process for using the CMA Order to protect y…
Alternatives to Paying a Solicitor for Scottish Confirmation
Scottish solicitors charge £3,000–£4,500 for Confirmation work most executors can handle themselves. Here are the realistic alternatives and when each…
How to Settle a Scottish Estate When You Live in England
Living in England while settling a Scottish estate means Scots law applies — not English probate law. Here's what's different and what you need to kno…
CMA Funeral Order and Funeral Director Code of Practice Scotland
Scotland has some of the strongest funeral consumer protections in the UK. Here is exactly what the CMA Funeral Order and the Scottish Code of Practic…
Best Scotland Survivor Benefits Guide for a Cohabiting Partner When There's No Will
If your partner died without a will in Scotland and you weren't married, you face Scotland's harshest bereavement deadline. Here's the best guide for …