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Don’t become complacent about farm safety

It is crucial to reduce the risk of incidents occurring on farms - what steps can be taken?

The Hidden Pitfalls Behind Selling Land for Development in Scotland: What Every Landowner Should Know

Partner Andrew Leslie discusses the crucial aspects worth considering when selling land for development in Scotland.

Tailored for You: Why a fully advised Will matters

Associate Louise Patterson discusses the importance of having a well drafted Will to protect you and your family.

Latest news and insights

25 July 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Don’t become complacent about farm safety

By Cheryl Hogg

It is crucial to reduce the risk of incidents occurring on farms - what steps can be taken?

24 July 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

The Hidden Pitfalls Behind Selling Land for Development in Scotland: What Every Landowner Should Know

By Andrew Leslie

Partner Andrew Leslie discusses the crucial aspects worth considering when selling land for development in Scotland.

23 July 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Tailored for You: Why a fully advised Will matters

By Louise Patterson

Associate Louise Patterson discusses the importance of having a well drafted Will to protect you and your family.

22 July 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins

Tacit Relocation: Proposed Commercial Lease Reforms: Scotland vs. England & Wales

By Tamzin Munro, Georgina Walters

Tacit Relocation: Proposed Commercial Lease Reforms: Scotland vs. England & Wales

The Trusts & Succession (Scotland) Bill passed at Scottish Parliament

Published: 21 December 2023
Time to read: 1 min

The Trusts & Succession (Scotland) Bill was passed at the Scottish Parliament on 20 December 2023, following a unanimous vote among MSPs. The Bill marks the first major legislative change to Scottish trust law in over 100 years. Amendments made to the Bill over the last number of months include changes relating to the circumstances in which a trustee can be removed from office, clarifications regarding when a person may be “incapable” of managing their affairs, clarity on a trustee’s duty to provide information to beneficiaries and amendments to the prohibitions affecting trustees of existing trusts to accumulate income.

The Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent early in the New Year and will no doubt serve as required Christmas reading for all Scottish trust practitioners over the festive period. Detailed analysis of the Bill in its current form will follow from Gillespie Macandrew in 2024.

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