We’ll keep you in the loop at every step, with no confusing jargon. Our estate agencies are conveniently located in the High Streets of Arbroath, Carnoustie and Monifieth, making it easy for you to pop in and chat.
When selling your property, it’s essential to get honest, professional advice, and that’s exactly what we offer. Our goal is to help you achieve the best possible price for your home. We provide a full estate agency service, including a free initial valuation, detailed sales particulars, and step-by-step guidance through the selling process.
At Connelly Yeoman, we go beyond traditional marketing materials to maximize the exposure of your property. Our approach includes high-quality professional photography—both internal and external—as well as stunning drone imagery showcasing your property and its surroundings. Additionally, we actively promote listings across our social media platforms, ensuring your property reaches a broad and engaged audience.
We’re proud members of the Tayside Solicitors’ Property Centre, which gives us access to detailed information on prices for similar properties in your area. We recommend listing your property with the Property Centre, so it gets maximum exposure—not only in their Dundee showroom but also on their website. Your property will also be featured on the Scottish Solicitors’ Property Centre website.
Our estate agency team are here to help every step of the way. We’ll respond to all enquiries and schedule viewings at times that work best for you. We also provide all the necessary information, including access to the Home Report. After each viewing, we’ll follow up with the prospective buyers to get their feedback and gauge their interest. When an offer comes in, we’ll carefully consider the market conditions and give you advice on whether to accept, reject, or set a closing date.
We take care of all the legal work involved in buying and selling property. If you need help with financing, we can connect you with a mortgage advisor who will help you find the right mortgage for you.
For first-time buyers, it’s important to have a clear idea of how much you can afford before you start looking. We’re happy to help guide you through this process and discuss your options. We’ll also review the Home Report for any properties you’re interested in, so you know exactly what you’re getting into.
Once you’ve found the right property, we’ll note your interest, prepare your Offer, and advise you on the price and any conditions to consider. From there, we’ll guide you through the entire process, helping you finalize the contract and explaining the title deed details. If you’re taking out a loan, we’ll liaise with your lender and handle all the paperwork. After everything is settled, we’ll make sure your deeds are properly registered with Registers of Scotland.
Our solicitors have a deep understanding of the property market and are always here to offer expert advice every step of the way.
We understand that this can be a stressful and emotional time, and we’re here to help make the process as smooth as possible.
When someone passes away, banks, insurance companies, and other institutions will usually only deal with the Executor named in the Will. In many cases, the Executor needs to apply to the Sheriff Court for Confirmation before they can access and manage the estate. Confirmation is an official document that gives the Executor the legal authority to handle the deceased’s assets.
We can guide you through this process, from gathering the necessary details about the estate’s value to preparing the Inventory and Confirmation application for the Sheriff Court. If there’s no Will, additional steps may be required, and we can assist with those too.
Once Confirmation is granted, the estate’s assets are collected, any debts are settled, and the remaining funds or property are distributed to the beneficiaries—either according to the Will or, if there isn’t one, in line with the law. This may also involve dealing with taxes, selling assets, or transferring ownership.
Without a Will, the law decides who inherits your possessions—not you. This is called dying intestate. If you don’t have any family or relatives, everything you own could end up going to the Crown.
A Will is a legal document that ensures your belongings go to the people you choose. Having a solicitor prepare your Will can help make sure everything is set out clearly and legally. We have extensive experience in drafting Wills, from straightforward cases to more complex situations—such as considering children from previous marriages or addressing inheritance tax concerns.
If you have young children, it’s also important to nominate a guardian in your Will, so you know they’ll be looked after by someone you trust. You can also decide at what age they inherit—otherwise, by default, they can claim their share at sixteen.
Once your Will is in place, it’s a good idea to review it from time to time, especially if your financial or family circumstances change.
We’re here to help you put everything in order, giving you peace of mind for the future. Get in touch, and we’ll be happy to guide you through the process.
When someone passes away, banks, insurance companies, and other institutions will usually only deal with the Executor named in the Will. In many cases, the Executor needs to apply to the Sheriff Court for Confirmation before they can access and manage the estate. Confirmation is an official document that gives the Executor the legal authority to handle the deceased’s assets.
We can guide you through this process, from gathering the necessary details about the estate’s value to preparing the Inventory and Confirmation application for the Sheriff Court. If there’s no Will, additional steps may be required, and we can assist with those too.
Once Confirmation is granted, the estate’s assets are collected, any debts are settled, and the remaining funds or property are distributed to the beneficiaries—either according to the Will or, if there isn’t one, in line with the law. This may also involve dealing with taxes, selling assets, or transferring ownership.
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets you choose someone you trust to make decisions and manage your affairs if you ever become unable to do so—or simply if you no longer wish to handle everything yourself.
While Powers of Attorney are often used to help elderly people manage their affairs, they can be useful for younger people too—especially if you’re living or working abroad.
There are different types of Powers of Attorney:
Both Continuing and Welfare Powers of Attorney must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian to be valid.
It’s important to set up a Power of Attorney while you still have full mental capacity. If capacity is lost, the alternative is applying to the Court for a guardianship order, which can be time-consuming and costly. A Power of Attorney is a much simpler and more affordable option.
You can appoint anyone you trust—usually a family member or close friend. You can also have more than one attorney, and they can act together or separately. Some people even appoint different attorneys for financial and welfare matters.
Our solicitors have plenty of experience in preparing Powers of Attorney and are happy to guide you through the process. Get in touch, and we’ll be happy to help.
