Scottish Courts and Tribunals, "Dealing with a deceased's estate in Scotland" ([Internet, 2020-05-13](https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/taking-action/dealing-with-a-deceased's-estate-in-scotland))
'Confirmation' is a legal document from the court giving the executor(s) authority to uplift any money or other property belonging to a deceased person from the holder (such as the bank), and to administer and distribute it according to law.
Scottish Courts and Tribunals, "Dealing with a deceased's estate in Scotland" ([Internet, 2020-05-13](https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/taking-action/dealing-with-a-deceased's-estate-in-scotland))