Business Details
Your Trusted Solicitors in Edinburgh
Fergusson Law is a dedicated legal practice in Edinburgh specializing in private client services. With expertise in Wills, Executries, Trusts, and Property Law, we provide tailored solutions to protect our clients' wealth and ensure their wishes are implemented. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to fixed pricing, offering transparency and certainty during complex legal matters. We prioritize accessibility, providing home visits and clear communication to meet individual client needs.By maintaining focus on practical, efficient outcomes, we help clients navigate inheritance tax planning, estate administration, and property transactions with confidence. Our solicitors are qualified in both Scottish and English law, with additional accreditations in tax and notarial services. Through professional memberships and academic contributions, we uphold standards of excellence while delivering personalized support to individuals and families across Scotland.
Services
Wills
Executries
Trusts
Property Sales
Power of Attorney
Notarising
Inheritance Tax Planning
Guardianship
Conveyancing
Living Wills
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed pricing for complete cost certainty
- Our team has 25+ years of inheritance tax expertise
- We provide home visits for client convenience
- Transparent processes with no hidden fees
- Solicitors qualified in Scottish, English and tax law
What people say
Professional service
Fixed pricing policy
Made process straightforward
Handled professionally
Peace of mind
Services
Wills
We create legally sound wills tailored to individual circumstances. Our solicitors explain options clearly, help appoint executors, and ensure assets distribute according to client wishes. Services include guardianship provisions for minors and tax-efficient structures while maintaining compliance with Scottish law.
Executries
Our team efficiently administers deceased estates with compassionate support. Services include asset valuation, tax return preparation, debt settlement and distribution. We handle simple through complex cases with transparent fixed pricing and regular client communication throughout the process.
Conveyancing
We provide fixed-fee legal support for property sales and purchases. Our conveyancing specialists manage title checks, contract negotiations, and registration processes with clear timelines. Services cover residential properties from simple transactions to complex investment portfolios across Scotland.
Power of Attorney
We prepare legally binding financial and welfare POAs with capacity assessments. Our solicitors explain options, draft documents, and handle Scottish Office of the Public Guardian registrations. Services ensure clients' affairs remain protected during future incapacity.
Trusts
Our trust services include creation, administration and winding-up. We advise on tax implications and draft trust deeds for lifetime gifts or posthumous distributions. Annual accounting and trustee support ensure proper management of family wealth across generations.
People
Janice Fergusson Nisbet
Principal and Legal Director
Qualified Scottish solicitor with 25+ years' experience in inheritance tax. Holds tax and trust qualifications from ATT. Part-time Private Client tutor at Edinburgh University. Dual qualification in Scottish and English law. Multilingual with French and German proficiency.
Katy Kowalski
Senior Solicitor and Director
Specializes in conveyancing and property law. Holds STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates. Qualified Notary Public with Law Society of Scotland registration. Provides practical solutions for residential property transactions in Edinburgh.
Cara Lawson
Associate Solicitor
Conveyancing specialist since 2014. Qualified solicitor with Notary Public registration. Experienced in residential property transactions. Holds LLB and legal practice qualifications from Robert Gordon University.
Amal Fazeli
Solicitor
Private client specialist handling Wills, Powers of Attorney and Executries. Qualified 2022 solicitor with Notary Public status. Trained in both Edinburgh and Glasgow legal programs. Provides compassionate support for estate planning needs.
Kate Fisher
Solicitor
Qualified solicitor with Open University MBA background. Handles private client matters after corporate career transition. Combines financial services experience with legal practice for holistic client advice in estate management.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property transactions?
We handle property matters across Scotland with particular expertise in Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
Do you offer home visits for legal documents?
Yes, we provide home visits for Wills, Powers of Attorney and related legal work when needed.
Can I get a fixed price for executry services?
Our fixed pricing for estate administration starts at £2,850 and scales with estate complexity.
How quickly can you help with urgent wills?
We prioritize urgent cases and can often complete simple Wills within days of initial consultation.
Are your fees inclusive of all costs?
Our fixed fees exclude third-party disbursements like tax registrations, which we will clearly explain beforehand.
Do you handle international legal matters?
We assist with cross-border estate planning and have experience handling French and Spanish property matters.
Reviews (2)
Ava Maitland
Nov 22, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We used Fergusson Law to buy our flat 6 years ago and to sell it this past month. They were professional, helpful and very good value. I highly recommend them!
We used Fergusson Law to buy our flat 6 years ago and to sell it this past month. They were professional, helpful and very good value. I highly recommend them!
Eddy Charlton
Jul 12, 2019
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I used Fergusson Law as a first time buyer, very pleased with the level of service I received. Made the whole process as stress free as it could be!
