Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Linlithgow
Established in 1919, we are a family-run law practice rooted in Linlithgow, West Lothian, serving clients across Scotland. Our expertise spans conveyancing, wills, powers of attorney, executries, and specialist legal services, delivered with a commitment to guiding clients through pivotal life moments. With generations of legal experience, we prioritise clarity, empathy, and professionalism in all matters. Our team of solicitors and paralegals provides tailored advice, ensuring complex legal processes are simplified and accessible.We maintain strong ties to the local community while offering nationwide support through our membership in the HM Connect network. Our notarial services cater to international legal requirements, and our agency court practice supports litigation firms in Livingston Sheriff Court. Over a century of service has reinforced our dedication to integrity, client-focused solutions, and enduring relationships built on trust.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills
Powers of Attorney
Executry Services
Notarising
Agency Court Work
Legalisation Services
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We offer over a century of combined legal experience in Scottish law.
- Our team provides tailored advice for conveyancing, wills, and executries.
- We prioritise clear communication and empathetic client support.
- Our notarial services meet international legal requirements.
- We maintain local roots with nationwide service through HM Connect.
Services
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases, and mortgage completions. Our team ensures legal compliance, resolves title issues, and simplifies processes for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. Clients benefit from transparent communication and local market expertise.
Wills
Our solicitors draft legally sound wills to protect assets, appoint guardians, and address inheritance tax. We guide clients through succession planning, ensuring wishes are clearly documented. Services include trust creation and care cost provisions, with a focus on long-term family security.
Powers of Attorney
We prepare and register enduring and welfare powers of attorney, enabling clients to appoint trusted representatives. Our process includes home visits, document certification, and guidance on selecting suitable attorneys to manage financial or health decisions during incapacity.
Executry Services
We manage post-death estate administration, including inventory preparation, tax filings, and asset distribution. Our empathetic approach supports families through probate, court applications, and debt settlement, ensuring compliance with legal obligations while minimising stress.
Notarising
Our notaries public authenticate documents for international use, including property transfers, business contracts, and personal certifications. We provide legalisation services for foreign jurisdictions, ensuring documents meet overseas legal requirements through apostille or embassy verification.
People
T. Stewart Veitch
Partner
Stewart graduated from Aberdeen University in 1988 and joined the family practice in 1991. He specialises in conveyancing and agency court work, regularly appearing in Livingston Sheriff Court to support litigation firms across Scotland.
Jon D. Blundell
Partner
Jon qualified in 1985 and returned to law after a business career. He focuses on conveyancing, wills, and executries, offering a personal service to clients while balancing expertise with approachability in estate planning matters.
Brian Jackson
Partner
Brian qualified in 2014 and joined the firm in 2021. He specialises in private client work, including wills, powers of attorney, and trust administration. Recognised for his empathetic approach, he assists families during challenging life transitions.
Laura Moore
Associate
Laura qualified in 2007 and gained a Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners Diploma in 2022. She focuses on wills, executries, and trusts, providing efficient, client-centred solutions while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor.
Kirsty Pllu
Associate
Kirsty qualified in 2001 and rejoined the firm in 2023 after a career break. She handles residential and commercial conveyancing, leveraging her commercial property background to assist with landlord and tenant matters.
Questions
What legal services do you offer?
We specialise in conveyancing, wills, powers of attorney, executries, notarial services, and agency court work. Our HM Connect membership also provides access to specialist legal services nationwide.
Do you serve clients outside Linlithgow?
Yes, while based in Linlithgow, we provide legal services to clients throughout Scotland, including remote support via phone and email for those in distant locations.
Can you assist with international legal documents?
Our solicitors are qualified notaries public, offering document authentication and legalisation services for foreign jurisdictions to meet international legal requirements.
Are your services available for businesses?
Yes, we handle commercial conveyancing, estate planning for business owners, and provide agency court support to litigation firms across Scotland.
