{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Death and Law","title":"Succession","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3297,"description":"Abstract \nThis podcast provides an overview of the law of succession, which regulates the passing of property on death. While Professor Roderick Paisley and Dr Alisdair MacPherson give their scholarly perspectives on succession law, especially in Scotland, Vanessa Holmes offers insights into how this legal area works in a specific context: namely, gifts left to universities. Succession is not only highly technical but endlessly fascinating. Listen to this podcast to find out why.  \nDeath & Law - Interdisciplinary Explorations | School of Law | The University of Aberdeen \n \nBiographies \nProfessor Roderick Paisley \nProfessor Roderick Paisley holds the prestigious Chair of Scots Law at the University of Aberdeen. He is a longstanding member of the University of Aberdeen’s School of Law as well as a well-established legal practitioner. His specialisms include property law, conveyancing, trusts and succession. Notable publications include Servitudes and Rights of Way (1998) (co-authored with D J Cusine) and Rights Ancillary to Servitudes (2022). \nLink to Profile: \nProfessor Roderick Paisley | The University of Aberdeen \nDr Alisdair MacPherson\nDr Alisdair MacPherson is a Senior Lecturer in Commercial Law and Co-Director of the Centre for Scots Law at the University of Aberdeen. He joined the School of Law in 2018 after completing a PhD, and previously qualified as a solicitor (now non-practising). His specialisms include property law, the law of debt, and insolvency law, with various publications in these areas.  \nLink to Profile: \nDr Alisdair MacPherson | The University of Aberdeen \n \n \nMrs Vanessa Holmes\nVanessa Holmes is the University of Aberdeen’s Legacy Giving Officer. She joined the University in 2019, within the Development and Alumni Relations team and moved into this role in January 2022. She manages the Legacy programme at the University, increasing the awareness that the University is a place to potentially leave a gift in your will. \nLink to Profile: \nMrs...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/HHerh05IkZJNlcuxv0kJMzwfkCDYJ69HSYa7C1zluaE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNWIy/YjczYmFiMmZkYmRm/MTI4YjIxZmUxODdi/YTFjOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}