Valid from 01/03/1997
25(1)In section 3 of the Small Testate Estates (Scotland) Act 1876 (simplified procedure for confirmation to small estates)—S
(a)for the word “oath” there shall be substituted “ declaration ”; and
(b)for the words “being duly sworn to” there shall be substituted “ and declaration being duly signed ”.
(2)In Schedule A to that Act (form of inventory etc)—
(a)for the word “oath” in both places where it occurs there shall be substituted “ declaration ”;
(b)for the words from “In presence of” to “depones” there shall be substituted “ [name and address of applicant] (hereinafter referred to “the applicant”) hereby declares ”;
(c)for the word “deponent” wherever it occurs there shall be substituted “ applicant ”; and
(d)the words from “All which” to the end shall cease to have effect.
(3)In Schedule B to that Act (form of confirmation), for the word “oath” there shall be substituted “ declaration ”.