2024 Scottish law prevents convicted murderers or culpable homicide offenders from acting as executors for victims' estates.

New Scottish law under the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 allows courts to prevent convicted murderers or culpable homicide offenders from acting as executors for their victims' estates. The Act, which was unanimously passed in December 2023, also enables co-trustees to remove professional trustees, such as accountants or solicitors, if they are no longer part of their regulated profession or entitled to practice.