Helping you to make the best decisions.
Planning for your future often raises lots of questions. Our solicitors will work closely with you to fully understand your needs, then share their knowledge and expertise to help you make the best decisions.
We can support you with:
- Estate Administration (Executries)
- Wills, trusts and tax planning
- Powers of Attorney
- Income tax
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How can we help you?
Our personal law and estate planning team

Partner
Ashleigh McConnell

Consultant
Pat Gray

Consultant
Gordon Fraser

Consultant
Kathleen Seager

Senior Associate
Gillian Smith

Associate
Alan Simpson

Solicitor
Ella Stewart

Senior Accredited Paralegal
Charlotte Arthur

Tax Adviser
Jennifer Taylor
The latest news and insights from Mackinnons

Can an employer reject an applicant who supports a rival football team?
An interesting ruling has been made in an Employment Tribunal Case Hearing in which the Employment Judge decided that an employer has the right to consider whether a prospective employee would get on well with existing staff and that this could include rejecting a prospective employee who could “damage office harmony” by not supporting the same football team as current staff members.

Mackinnons welcomes new Trainee Solicitor Amy McAllister
Mackinnons are very pleased to announce the appointment of Amy McAllister as its latest Trainee Solicitor.

Ballater Highland Games
With the festivities about to commence for Ballater’s Victoria Week, we look forward to once again welcoming you at the Ballater Highland Games on Thursday 14th August 2025 for refreshments. On the day, Mackinnons partners and staff will be helping to raise funds for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).