Estate planning involves organising and managing an individual’s assets to ensure their distribution aligns with their wishes upon death. In Scotland, this process is crucial due to specific legal frameworks, such as ‘Legal Rights’, which ensure that spouses and children cannot be entirely disinherited from the movable estate.
Scottish law
Scottish law governs legal matters in Scotland, including wills, trusts, care rights, and protections for vulnerable individuals.
Understanding how the Care Inspectorate works in Scotland and its role in care quality will provide you with the information you need when choosing an Edinburgh private care provider.
Is a Care Home in Scotland the Right Choice for You? Statistics that have been published about care homes in Scotland showed that a resident of a care home dies every two days from either a fall or a serious accident.
The NHS is under pressure in Scotland, and the government’s proposed “National Care Service” is not due to be introduced until 2028-2029. The current situation of social care in the UK is bleak, with most, if not all local authorities struggling to meet the care demands of the ageing population on their current budgets. It is almost inevitable that people will come to harm by not receiving the right care, and not receiving that care promptly.
Scotland, like many other nations, is grappling with a pressing social care crisis. With an aging population and increasing demand for care services, the existing system is struggling to meet the needs of individuals who require assistance. This post aims to shed light on the social care crisis in Scotland, examining the challenges faced and proposing potential pathways to reform.