Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Linlithgow Since 1919
Established in 1919, we are a long-standing law practice based in Linlithgow, West Lothian, dedicated to providing trusted legal counsel to clients across Scotland. Our expertise spans conveyancing, wills, powers of attorney, executries, and specialist legal services, with a focus on guiding clients through significant life events. Our team of experienced solicitors and paralegals combines deep local knowledge with a commitment to personalised service, ensuring clarity and support during complex legal processes. We pride ourselves on maintaining a family-run ethos while embracing modern legal practices and technology.Our partners include Stewart Veitch, Jon Blundell, Brian Jackson, Laura Moore, Kirsty Pllu, and Tom Hourston, all supported by dedicated professionals like Yvonne McKenzie and Anne Strachan. As notaries public, we also offer document legalisation services for international jurisdictions. Through membership of the HM Connect network, we provide access to broader legal expertise while maintaining local representation. Our office in central Linlithgow offers convenient access to Edinburgh and Glasgow, with a reputation built on over a century of client trust and professional excellence.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills
Powers of Attorney
Executries
Notary Services
Court Agency Work
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of combined legal experience since 1919
- Our team includes Notary Public specialists for international document legalisation
- Personalised service tailored to residential and commercial property needs
- Direct agency representation in Livingston Sheriff Court since 1991
- Specialist qualifications in trust and estate planning with STEP accreditation
Services
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions with expertise developed over a century of practice. Our conveyancing service covers contract negotiation, title verification, and completion processes for first-time buyers, investors, and businesses. Clients benefit from dedicated paralegal support and direct solicitor communication throughout the transaction.
Wills
Our will-writing service ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes while considering inheritance tax implications. We create tailored documents that protect family interests and include specialist qualifications in trust administration. All wills are reviewed for legal validity and updated as life circumstances change.
Powers of Attorney
We prepare and register enduring and lasting powers of attorney to manage your affairs during incapacity. Our service includes advising on appropriate appointees, document certification, and home visits for completion. We ensure compliance with Office of the Public Guardian requirements.
Executries
We manage estate administration following bereavement, handling inventory preparation, tax returns, and asset distribution. Our team provides compassionate support through probate processes, including complex cases involving multiple jurisdictions or contested estates.
Notary Services
All our solicitors provide notarisation for international use, including apostille certification. We assist with document authentication for property transactions, business agreements, and personal matters requiring foreign legal recognition.
People
T. Stewart Veitch
Partner
LLB qualified since 1988 with specialist conveyancing expertise. Represents clients in Livingston Sheriff Court and continues four generations of family legal practice established in 1919.
Jon D. Blundell
Partner
Qualified in 1985 with extensive experience in property law and estate planning. Combines legal expertise with business management background to deliver client-focused solutions for personal legal matters.
Brian Jackson
Partner
Specialist in private client work since 2009 with STEP diploma qualifications. Provides empathetic support for wills, trusts, and executry administration while serving as a Notary Public.
Laura Moore
Associate
STEP-qualified trust and estate practitioner since 2005. Focuses on wills, powers of attorney, and executry administration with distinction-level professional qualifications.
Kirsty Pllu
Associate
Commercial property specialist turned residential conveyancer with 20 years' experience. Handles complex property transactions and landlord-tenant matters from her Linlithgow base.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, wills, powers of attorney, executries, and notary services. Our HM Connect network membership provides access to additional specialist legal expertise.
Do you serve clients outside West Lothian?
Yes, we provide legal services across Scotland with particular expertise in Edinburgh and Glasgow areas. Our court agency work supports solicitors nationwide.
Are your solicitors qualified as Notaries Public?
All our partners hold Notary Public qualifications, enabling us to legalise documents for international use including property transactions and business agreements.
What experience do you have with estate planning?
Our team has over 60 years combined experience in estate planning, including complex wills, trusts, and inheritance tax mitigation strategies tailored to individual family circumstances.
