INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Carole McAlpine-Scott

Carole McAlpine-Scott

High Net Worth 2025

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About

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Practice Areas

Carole acts as executrix, trustee and adviser to a wide range of individuals, trusts, charities and family businesses and specialises in simple and complex trust arrangements, particularly those for family members requiring special protection.

Carole deals with matters of family conflict and frequently represents the interests of those with inheritance claims. She takes a proactive approach offering guidance on powers of attorney, guardianships, long-term care and looking after the affairs of the elderly.

She has significant experience in asset protection and guiding clients through the complexities of tax planning. Her astute approach is evidenced by the specialist advice she provides to a wide range of solicitors, financial advisers and accountants throughout Scotland.

Carole is a frequent lecturer on inheritance tax planning and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Carole McAlpine-Scott advises high net worth clients on a range of matters including estate administration, charitable planning, trusts and tax matters. She joined Harper Macleod in early 2026.

Strengths

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  • 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.

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Ranked Individuals at Harper Macleod LLP (3)

Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds

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