Search:
With its rich history and picturesque landscapes, Scotland can be the ideal location to invest in additional property, whether it is a holiday home or a little fixer-upper. As alluring as that seems, clients often overlook the tax implications and other compliance burdens.
The “tartan tariff&
Read more
ESG is a commitment to your employees, partners, investors and more. Angus MacLeod, partner at Wright Johnston & Mackenzie, explains what it is and its significance
Times have changed, and continue to at a rapid pace — staying ahead of the curve is vital for any organisation that claims t
Read more
Analysing the current state of Scots trust law following the passage of new trust legislation
Trust law in Scotland has been through a journey over the past year as a Bill set to reform it made its way through the scrutiny of the legislative process. Royal Assent was granted on 30 January 2024, yie
Read more
WJM Dunblane has raised an incredible £4,295 by participating in an annual charity will-writing campaign - making it one of the highest donating firms across the UK this year.
WJM Dunblane has taken part in the Will Aid campaign since 1996, raising a grand total of £64,287, by volu
Read more
Tax. An inevitable part of life…and when purchasing a property.
Most people have heard of Stamp Duty - it was the tax payable to Revenue Scotland when you purchased a property. In 2015 the Government changed it to the much less catchy name of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, or LBTT for
Read more
To mark Domestic Abuse Awareness month, Associate Emma Letham has written a short article on Non-Harassment Orders.
What is Harassment?If someone is behaving in a way which causes you “distress and alarm”, then this can be harassment if (i) they intend to harass you or (ii) what they ar
Read more
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is taking on a three-month fundraising challenge to #BeeTheChange.
The firm’s Inverness office will participate in the “Cup of Kindness” initiative – it sees companies hold the ‘cup’ for three months at a time, raising as much
Read more
I specialise in:
Drafting Wills
Preparing and registering Powers of Attorney
Administration and winding up of Trusts
Advising on estate planning for a broad variety of individuals and families
Helping families through the legal issues following the death of a loved one, to include all aspects
Read more
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has announced the appointment of Esme Macfarlane to Partner, a milestone which coincides with her chairing WJM’s prestigious renewables seminar once again this November.
Esme, who has been a key figure in WJM’s renewables property team for nearly nin
Read more
Our Inverness team recently completed a three-month fundraising challenge for Mikeysline, a Highlands-based mental health charity, as part of the “Cup of Kindness” initiative.
The fundraising efforts included a fun-filled sports day, a bake sale, and a grand raffle that saw generous sup
Read more
