Paragraph 25

(1)

In section 3 of the Small Testate Estates (Scotland) Act 1876 (simplified procedure for confirmation to small estates)—

(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 ”.