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Small estates
This guide is available as a printer friendly version 
.
The checklist is also
available as a printer friendly version in MS Word 
and PDF .
A Guide for executors seeking confirmation
- What is "Confirmation" ?
- Small estates - financial limits
- Making an appointment with the Sheriff Clerk's staff and obtaining preliminary advice
- Who should attend ?
- What should you bring ?
- Details of the estate
- Attending for interview
- Bond of Caution
- Court fees
- Issue of Confirmation
- Liability
- If you want to know more about obtaining Confirmation
- Checklist for applicants
- Sheriff Court telephone numbers
Leaflets & Publications
Rules & Legislation
Rules of Court made after May 2002 are available on site.
Court Judgments
Court Judgments - Introduction