About

Provided by Morton Fraser MacRoberts

We have one of the largest Private Client practices among independent Scottish law firms providing clear expert legal and financial solutions for individuals, families, business owners and professionals who live in, or have connections with, Scotland. Our clients rely on us to look after their private affairs with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.

Our client base comprises many clients with very high profiles, who rely on us to guide them through their most important and sensitive private matters.

Our highly respected Wills, Trusts and Estates team specialise in assisting HNW clients in relation to their estate planning, and regularly advise international clients, who hold Scottish assets, including providing assistance with gaining access to Scottish assets in cross-border estates, obtaining Confirmation (the Scottish form of probate) from the Sheriff Court where necessary. We represent intra UK and international clients who have invested in estate in Scotland.

In addition, our top ranked and highly regarded Family law lawyers can guide your clients through the complexities of divorce, whether on business related family law matters, HNW international and cross border disputes, particularly intra UK and the ex-pat community residing in the UAE and USA. We also provide expert advice on Power of Attorney requirements, Adults with Incapacity issues and the creation, administration, variation and winding up of Scottish Trusts.

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Morton Fraser MacRoberts has a large private client team in its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. The team advises on tax matters, succession planning and trusts. It also handles contentious trusts matters and estate disputes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carole McAlpine-Scott
4
Carole McAlpine-Scott
4
Band 4
Carole McAlpine-Scott advises high net worth clients on a range of matters including estate administration, charitable planning, trusts and tax matters.

Carole goes the extra mile to ensure the correct path is taken and is prompt in responding, as well as very approachable and genuinely interested and concerned.

James Inglis
4
James Inglis
4
Band 4

James Inglis advises on estate planning, administration of executries, charitable planning and trusts. He has a particular focus on contentious trusts and estate disputes.

James Inglis has a very through and professional approach along with great legal and financial services knowledge.

James provides consistently superb service with a quiet, no fuss manner. He is totally professional while being very approachable and shows a real depth of knowledge and understanding.

I have found James Inglis to be professional, helpful and patient in all matters he has dealt with for me.

Jack Kerr
U
Jack Kerr
U
Up and Coming

Jack Kerr advises on estate planning, succession and will planning as well as inheritance tax and Capital Gains Tax planning.

Jack has a very easy manner, which he combines with a deep knowledge of his subject and an ability to explain things clearly.

Jack is my principal contact and my trusted adviser. He is calm and in control of his practice. He has great skills and a pleasing, confident manner, and he works efficiently.

Jack Kerr is very helpful and approachable with a good understanding of estate planning, including when to dispose of the share portfolio.

Ranked Individuals at
Morton Fraser MacRoberts

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Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds

Private Wealth Law

Carole McAlpine-Scott
4
Carole McAlpine-Scott
4
Band 4
James Inglis
4
James Inglis
4
Band 4
Jack Kerr
U
Jack Kerr
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Carryl Beveridge

Head of Department

Catriona MacPhail

Emma Wood

Jack Kerr

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Individuals and families

Landed estate owners

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