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BARTOS AND MESTON ON THE SUCCESSION (SCOTLAND) ACT 1964 DAVID BARTOS GREENS ANNOTATED ACTS 6TH EDITION

Over the years and editions, Scottish practitioners involved in succession and inheritance have relied upon Michael Meston’s highly regarded text on the Succession (Scotland) Act 1964. Now in 2015 David Bartos takes this work forward by fully updating and expanding it for today’s practitioner.

The book is divided into three key parts. Firstly it presents a detailed commentary on the landmark Succession (Scotland) Act 1964 as amended – guiding the reader through this complex legislation. The Act comprises most of the law of intestate succession and contains key provisions on the transfer of estates to persons entitled to inherit. The commentary is wide ranging and covers among other matters the duties of executors.

Secondly it contains a commentary on section 29 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 in relation to the succession rights of cohabitees. This is of increasing importance with the ever growing number of cohabitees with rights of inheritance, an expanding area of work.

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Thirdly, the book has chapters on the law of intestate succession before 1964, debts of deceased persons, the purpose of the 1964 Act, the concept of survivorship for testate and intestate succession and forfeiture of succession. This is an all encompassing text and goes on to cover legal rights of the surviving spouse and children, testate succession, international private law and the reforms of the 1964 Act and the administration of estates proposed by the Scottish Law Commission and the Scottish Government. The author provides a depth of understanding combined with a practical knowledge, allowing the reader to fully comprehend the law in practice.

This is the most current treatment of the Act, essential for solicitors and Advocates dealing in succession and inheritance. The guidance contained in this text provides a reliable and concise source of answers to the questions clients may pose, allowing you to respond quickly and with confidence.

This contains a fully consolidated version of the Succession (Scotland) Act 1964 as amended, the text of section 29 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 and covers key changes including: • • • • •

Creation of succession rights for cohabitees.

Reform of succession to crofting tenancies.

Increases in the limits for prior rights of spouses.

The EU Succession Regulation.

Further case law on survivorship destinations

David Bartos is an Advocate, Arbitrator and Chairman of the Faculty of Advocates Trusts, Fiduciaries and Executries Bar.

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