# The Trustee Savings Banks Regulations 1972, Regulation 21: Application to Scotland


(1) In the application of these Regulations to Scotland—
(a) any reference to a mentally disordered person shall be construed as a reference to a person who is incapable by reason of mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1960 of managing and administering his property and affairs;
(b) any reference to a receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person shall be construed as a reference to a curator bonis, guardian or tutor;
(c) any reference to a receiving order shall be construed as a reference to an award of sequestration;
(d) any reference to a trustee in bankruptcy shall be construed as a reference to a judicial factor or trustee appointed under the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1913;
(e) any reference to probate or letters of administration shall be construed as a reference to confirmation of an executor;
(f) any reference to the Treasury Solicitor shall be construed as a reference to the Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer.
(2) Where on the death of a depositor domiciled in Scotland, who has made a nomination, the trustees have notice of a claim of any person entitled on the ground of jus relicti, jus relictae or legitim to any part of the moveable estate of such depositor, and such estate, apart from the amount nominated, appears to be insufficient to satisfy such claim, the trustees may in their discretion apply the amount nominated in or towards the satisfaction of such claim, but, subject as aforesaid, any payment made by the trustees to the nominee (irrespective of the amount due to the depositor at his death) shall be a valid payment, and the receipt of the nominee shall be a good discharge to the trustees for the sum so paid.
(3) It shall not be necessary to obtain the sanction of the Treasury to the withdrawal by a Sheriff Clerk of moneys standing in his name as such.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/583/regulation/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/trustee-savings-banks-regulations-1972/regulation-21
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