We can provide fast access to Bonds of Caution on Scottish estates

When administering an Executry in Scotland, you will be required to obtain a Bond of Caution for all estates where an Executor has not been appointed via a Will, unless:

• a spouse or civil partner is inheriting the entire estate, or;
• the estate is less than £36,000 in value.

Title Research provides access to a market-leading provider of these Bonds, which can be put in place as quickly as 48 hours from application (subject to receipt of signed documentation).

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Once the Bond is in place, you will likely need assistance verifying the family tree to ensure the estate is distributed to the correct beneficiaries. Our expert genealogists can assist with this. We can also support with obtaining missing beneficiary indemnity insurance on completion of the research.

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