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Property Law

We deal with all aspects of residential property – from buying your first home through to successive sales and purchases of your property as you move through the market.

Commercial Law

Commercial Law deals with business matters. From buying, selling, refinancing or leasing commercial property through to buying, selling or setting up in business

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Private Client Law covers all aspects of Wills and Powers of Attorney as well as Estates and Guardianships. We help you plan for the future to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.

Making an Offer in Scotland: What You Need to Know About Closing Dates

by Carr Berman Crichton | February 27 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If you’ve been house hunting in Scotland, you’ll have probably come across the term closing date. It’s a unique feature of the Scottish property market that can surprise first-time buyers and those moving from other parts of the UK. But what is a closing date, how...

Buying a House with a Partner in Scotland: Key Points to Consider

by Carr Berman Crichton | January 24 2025 | Residential Property | 0 Comments

Buying a house with a partner can be exciting, whether you’re just starting on the property ladder or moving up to a bigger home. While combining your income and savings can make buying a property more affordable, it’s essential to understand your legal position when...

UK Budget 2024: What It Means for Inheritance Tax Planning

by Carr Berman Crichton | December 10 2024 | News | 0 Comments

The UK Budget 2024 may not have delivered a complete overhaul of Inheritance Tax (IHT), but it did introduce — and confirm — key changes that will shape estate planning for years to come. From the nil-rate band freeze to new restrictions on long-standing reliefs, the...

You’ve repaid your mortgage – what happens next?

by Carr Berman Crichton | October 28 2024 | Residential Property | 0 Comments

After many years and thousands of pounds worth of payments, you have finally repaid your mortgage. You now own a valuable asset in the form of you home and no longer need to make any mortgage payments. Having paid off your mortgage, what happens next? You need to...

Liferent Will: What are the benefits and why do you need one?

by Carr Berman Crichton | October 24 2024 | Private Client | 0 Comments

Liferent Will: What are the benefits and why do you need one When it comes to estate planning a Liferent Will is a different way to protect your assets and secure your family’s future. This powerful document allows you to keep control of your property during your...

Who can be appointed executor when there is no Will?

by Carr Berman Crichton | June 25 2024 | Private Client | 0 Comments

When someone dies and they have a Will, the question of who the executor is can be found in the Will. That, of course, assumes the executor named in the Will is still alive and in full control of their faculties. That means we need to consider who can be appointed...

Rabia Islam, Associate Solicitor

by Carr Berman Crichton | May 3 2024 | News | 0 Comments

We are delighted to welcome Rabia Islam to Carr Berman Crichton. Rabia joins us as an Associate Solicitor. Rabia studied Legal Services and Business Law at the University of West of Scotland before completing her LLB Degree and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice...

A survivorship destination is a special destination but how might it affect your estate?

by Carr Berman Crichton | May 3 2024 | Private Client, Residential Property | 0 Comments

When two or more people buy a house, the title will be structured so that it is held jointly. Most titles are held equally between two owners of a property but more than two people can easily hold the title. The key factor is that the property is jointly owned. What...

Legal Rights – the automatic entitlement to share in the estate

by Carr Berman Crichton | May 2 2024 | Private Client | 0 Comments

The spouse or civil partner and children have a right to share in the estate of someone who has died. No formal action need be taken by them. It is a right they simply enjoy. The executor must make provision for Legal Rights when administering the estate. What are...

Are there any special rules about signing a Will in Scotland?

by Carr Berman Crichton | March 18 2024 | Private Client | 0 Comments

For almost thirty years, there have been special rules about signing a Will in Scotland. In 1995, The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act, (the 1995 Act). Before this act came into effect, the rules surrounding signing a Will were not entirely clear. What are the...

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COMPANY HISTORY

In 2000, three Glasgow solicitors with over 70 years’ experience between them set up the firm of Carr Berman Crichton in Rutherglen. The aim of the business when it started was to provide legal services to clients in the Rutherglen and greater Glasgow area – something the firm does to this day.

We still have our original offices in Rutherglen. The firm has grown and the personnel has changed a little, but our commitment to providing the best possible customer service remains. This is why we ensure that every client is look after by a highly qualified and experienced solicitor.

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Carr Berman Crichton provides legal services across Glasgow and throughout Scotland