Trusts and Succession Law
Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill - Unlawful killer as executor to victim's estate- September 2023
The Scottish Government issued a consultation on proposals relating to unlawful killers as executors to victims' estates.
- Read our response (September 2023).
Income Tax: Low income trusts & estates - July 2022
HMRC held a consultation seeking views on proposals to formalise and extend a concession that removes trusts and estates from Income Tax where the only source of income is savings interest and the tax liability is below £100.
- View the consultation on the UK Government website
- Read our response
Consultation on the Law of Succession 2019
The Scottish Government has issued a consultation on intestacy and how an estate should be split where there are both a surviving spouse/civil partner and children.
- View the consultation on the Scottish Government website
- The Law Society of Scotland's response (May 2019)
Trust and Succession Law Sub-Committee
Our expert group on trust and succession law.
Our responses to consultations
Our responses to recent consultations on various areas of law.
Influencing the law and policy
One of the main functions of our policy team, along with our network of volunteers, is to analyse and respond to proposed changes in the law.