(1)In section 2 of the Confirmation of Executors (Scotland) Act 1823, in paragraph (b) after “spouse” insert “or civil partner”.
(2)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision modifying section 2 of the Confirmation of Executors (Scotland) Act 1823 to the effect that cases additional to those for the time being set out there are cases in which caution is not to be required to be found.