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Family rights on intestacy spotlighted in new consultation
Ministers seek views on split between surviving spouse and children
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Far north firm's will scheme raises £6,640 for charity
Georgesons supports local efforts against dementia
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STEP awards Balfour+Manson gold accreditation
Employer Partner title recognises specialist skills
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Harper Macleod becomes STEP Gold Employer Partner
Recognition for standard of training and development
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Remember A Charity in your Will Week launches
Charities and legal advisers showcase impact of legacy giving
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Charity benefits from Scullion free wills offer
200 wills created in scheme targeting over-55s
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Judge allows asbestos claim against employer's discharged executor
Case law supports action to establish claim against estate
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Dentons achieves STEP Platinum Employer Partner status
Top accreditation for Private Client team
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German court awards succession rights in deceased's Facebook account
Contract held to be part of daughter's estate
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Millar & Bryce launches executry asset search service
New product will seek out dormant policies and accounts
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Urgent call from Society for input to IHT review
Two weeks to comment on aspects subject to OTS scrutiny
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Burness Paul achieves STEP platinum status
Award reflects professional development opportunities for team
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Minister supports charity legacy campaign
Solicitors urged to promote scheme when discussing clients' wills
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SLCC publishes wills and executries consumer guides
Tips are based on issues from real complaints
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BTO becomes STEP accredited employer partner
Award given for commitment to staff qualification
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Draft text on mobile recognised as will by Queensland court
Sufficient evidence of intention in wording of message
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Latest Will Aid campaign raises £1.3m
Nearly 13,000 wills made under 2016 appeal
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No discretion to waive executry caution requirement, sheriff rules
2016 Act only allows ministers to prescribe exemptions
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Beneficiaries' claim not time barred despite deed of variation
Deed to which legatees not party did not affect rights
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Succession law changes not just "tidying up", Thorntons warns
Wills should be reviewed on four key points: Etherington
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Confirmation requirements change with new Succession Act
Statement required of applicant's relationship to deceased at death
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Heir hunters take steps to industry regulation
Association of Probate Researchers aims to provide public protection
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Executor's right to sequestrate estate not absolute, sheriff rules
Deceased's child entitled to argue estate not insolvent
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Succession (Scotland) Act to commence from 1 November
Order brings Act fully into force