This Act modernises and simplifies the law of succession in Scotland. Key highlights include reforms to the rights of cohabitants on a partner's death, streamlining the process for dealing with estates, and the abolition of certain archaic rules such as ‘jus relictae’. It addresses intestacy, ensuring fairer distribution among surviving relatives, and clarifies provisions relating to survivorship. The Act also outlines the rights of inheritance for children, providing clearer and more equitable frameworks. These developments aim to reflect contemporary societal values and provide clarity and fairness in inheritance laws.
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TAKE A FREE TRIALThis Act modernises and simplifies the law of succession in Scotland. Key highlights include reforms to the rights of cohabitants on a partner's death, streamlining the process for dealing with estates, and the abolition of certain archaic rules such as ‘jus relictae’. It addresses intestacy, ensuring fairer distribution among surviving relatives, and clarifies provisions relating to survivorship. The Act also outlines the rights of inheritance for children, providing clearer and more equitable frameworks. These developments aim to reflect contemporary societal values and provide clarity and fairness in inheritance laws.
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