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Increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge Fees

Immigration fees have changed following The Immigration Health Surcharge(IHS) increase as of the 6th of February 2024. The Immigration Health Surcharge (Health Charge)(Amendment) order 2023 has implemented an increase in the IHS fee from £624.00 to £1,035.00 per year for an immigration application. As the amount you pay at the time of application is dependent [...]

By |2024-02-09T13:48:53+00:00February 8th, 2024|Immigration, Personal Legal Services|Comments Off on Increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge Fees

Additional Dwelling Supplement Tax – Complications

What is Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) and am I liable to pay it? Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) is a tax that is payable when you purchase a new residential property while already owning another. Your existing property does not necessarily have to be in Scotland, it can be anywhere else in the world. ADS is [...]

By |2022-12-20T09:46:26+00:00November 15th, 2022|Buying & Selling Residential Property, Personal Legal Services|Comments Off on Additional Dwelling Supplement Tax – Complications

Family Law Misconceptions

Misconceptions about Scottish Family Law At Innes Johnston, we regularly advise clients on matters relating to family law and with that, we have noticed a number of recurring misconceptions.  Our Family Law team takes pride in providing clear, expert advice tailored to your individual circumstances. In this blog, we address three common misconceptions our Family [...]

By |2022-10-13T13:50:05+01:00October 13th, 2022|Family Law|Comments Off on Family Law Misconceptions

Powers of Attorney

Many people assume that if they become incapable of dealing with their own affairs, either through loss of mental or physical capacity, that their spouse/civil partner, or closest family member will automatically be able to act on their behalf. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Unless there is a Power of Attorney set up in [...]

By |2022-10-04T17:43:41+01:00October 4th, 2022|Power of Attorney|Comments Off on Powers of Attorney

Want to Apply to Stay in the UK

The Immigration Services We Provide Applying to Enter or Remain in the UK can be challenging. The rules are often difficult to understand and you must supply specific evidence to prove that you meet the immigration rules. At Innes Johnston LLP we can prepare and submit an immigration application on your behalf, whether you are [...]

By |2024-02-09T13:49:39+00:00September 1st, 2022|Immigration|Comments Off on Want to Apply to Stay in the UK

FAQ Guide to being an Executor

I am the Executor of a deceased person’s estate; What is my role/duties? We have prepared the following FAQ Guide for Executors to cover some of the questions we are often asked, and that we consider the most important aspects to an Executor when undertaking such an important role. This Guide aims to help you [...]

By |2022-06-21T21:49:51+01:00June 17th, 2022|Executries & Trusts, Uncategorized|Comments Off on FAQ Guide to being an Executor

Care Home Costs

If you or a family member have to go into long-term residential care, you may be required to use your own assets to fund your care home costs. The Local Authority will carry out a Needs Assessment of the level of care you require and a Financial Assessment of your earnings and capital (savings and [...]

By |2022-05-06T14:10:04+01:00May 6th, 2022|Personal Legal Services|Comments Off on Care Home Costs

UK Visa and Citizenship Applications: An Update

Your Biometric Information can now be taken to assist with UK Visa Applications Inside the UK The UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) allow for 'in-country' Applicants to have their biometric information taken and submitted with their supporting documents to be processed alongside their application. In 2021, the UKVCAS began to trial reusing an [...]

By |2024-02-09T13:50:33+00:00March 15th, 2022|Immigration|Comments Off on UK Visa and Citizenship Applications: An Update

Property Solicitors – Dealing with Pends

The word ‘pend’ may not mean a lot to most of us who aren't solicitors but a surprising number of local properties do in fact feature these common passageways or pends, usually leading to the rear of the property or building. The difference between a pend and, for example, a close or vennel, is that [...]

By |2022-03-09T19:10:23+00:00March 9th, 2022|Buying & Selling Residential Property|Comments Off on Property Solicitors – Dealing with Pends

New Years’ Resolutions – Will and Power of Attorney

Do you have a Will and Power of Attorney? The start of another New Year brings an opportunity to set new goals and organise your personal affairs. Before setting new goals for 2022, are your affairs in good order? Do you have a Will and/or Power of Attorney that reflects your wishes should anything happen?  [...]

By |2022-01-20T17:45:05+00:00January 20th, 2022|Power of Attorney, Will|Comments Off on New Years’ Resolutions – Will and Power of Attorney

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