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Family rights on intestacy spotlighted in new consultation
Ministers seek views on split between surviving spouse and children

Far north firm's will scheme raises £6,640 for charity
Georgesons supports local efforts against dementia

STEP awards Balfour+Manson gold accreditation
Employer Partner title recognises specialist skills

Harper Macleod becomes STEP Gold Employer Partner
Recognition for standard of training and development

Remember A Charity in your Will Week launches
Charities and legal advisers showcase impact of legacy giving

Charity benefits from Scullion free wills offer
200 wills created in scheme targeting over-55s

Judge allows asbestos claim against employer's discharged executor
Case law supports action to establish claim against estate

Dentons achieves STEP Platinum Employer Partner status
Top accreditation for Private Client team

German court awards succession rights in deceased's Facebook account
Contract held to be part of daughter's estate

Millar & Bryce launches executry asset search service
New product will seek out dormant policies and accounts

Urgent call from Society for input to IHT review
Two weeks to comment on aspects subject to OTS scrutiny

Burness Paul achieves STEP platinum status
Award reflects professional development opportunities for team

Minister supports charity legacy campaign
Solicitors urged to promote scheme when discussing clients' wills

SLCC publishes wills and executries consumer guides
Tips are based on issues from real complaints

BTO becomes STEP accredited employer partner
Award given for commitment to staff qualification

Draft text on mobile recognised as will by Queensland court
Sufficient evidence of intention in wording of message

Latest Will Aid campaign raises £1.3m
Nearly 13,000 wills made under 2016 appeal

No discretion to waive executry caution requirement, sheriff rules
2016 Act only allows ministers to prescribe exemptions

Beneficiaries' claim not time barred despite deed of variation
Deed to which legatees not party did not affect rights

Succession law changes not just "tidying up", Thorntons warns
Wills should be reviewed on four key points: Etherington

Confirmation requirements change with new Succession Act
Statement required of applicant's relationship to deceased at death

Heir hunters take steps to industry regulation
Association of Probate Researchers aims to provide public protection

Executor's right to sequestrate estate not absolute, sheriff rules
Deceased's child entitled to argue estate not insolvent

Succession (Scotland) Act to commence from 1 November
Order brings Act fully into force