About Estate Planning Services (Scotland)

Here to Help

Whether you are making your first Will, a Power of Attorney or reviewing existing arrangements, we work with you in order to achieve your objectives.

Ethical and Professional

Estate Planning Services (Scotland) is a long-established, ethical and professional firm dedicated to helping individuals and families plan for the future with confidence. We specialise in Will writing, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and related estate planning services, all delivered in full accordance with Scots law. Our focus is on providing clear, practical guidance that reflects each client’s personal circumstances, values and wishes, so that their affairs are properly organised and their loved ones are protected.

Professional Standards and Expertise

As a member of The Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners, Consultants are trained to a very high standard to meet its stringent requirements. This ensures that you receive advice from someone with both the technical knowledge and practical experience to handle straightforward and complex situations alike. Ongoing mandatory Continuous Professional Development (CPD) keeps our knowledge fully up to date with changes in legislation, taxation and best practice, so the advice you receive is current, accurate and reliable. Alasdair MacLeod, Principal and Owner of the firm, has had many years of experience working with two major solicitor firms, one in Edinburgh and the other in Glasgow.

Working in Accordance with Scottish Law

All advice and documentation we provide are tailored specifically to the requirements of Scots law. From Wills and Powers of Attorney to Trusts and executry support, we ensure that every arrangement is structured to comply with the relevant legislation and legal procedures in Scotland. This careful alignment with the law reduces the risk of disputes, delays or unexpected outcomes for your family in the future and helps to ensure that your wishes are carried out as intended.

Commitment to Confidentiality

We recognise that estate planning involves sharing sensitive personal and financial information, and we treat that responsibility with the utmost seriousness. Estate Planning Services (Scotland) is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and holds a licence under the Data Protection Act 1998, providing a clear framework for how we collect, store and use your data. This robust approach to data protection gives you the assurance that your information is handled securely, lawfully and in strict confidence at all times.

Robust Insurance Protection

As members of The Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners, we are trained to a very high standard to meet its stringent requirements. This ensures that you receive advice from someone with both the technical knowledge and practical experience to handle straightforward and complex situations alike. Ongoing mandatory Continuous Professional Development (CPD) keeps our knowledge fully up to date with changes in legislation, taxation and best practice, so the advice you receive is current, accurate and reliable.

A Client-Focused Approach

Every client relationship begins with listening. We take the time to understand your individual family situation, priorities and concerns before explaining the need for trust, transparency and reliability, so you feel supported not only when your plans are first put in place but also whenever your circumstances change and your arrangements need to be reviewed.