From 50.2-B 
 
Form of notice of intimation in an action of declarator of death under section 1(1) of the Presumption of Death (Scotland) Act 1997 
 
Date: (date of posting or other method of intimation) 
 
To: (name and address as in warrant for intimation) 
 
An action has been brought in the Court of Session, Edinburgh requesting the court to declare that (name and last known address of missing person) is dead.  A copy of the summons is attached. 
 
You may apply to the court by minute for leave to state defences to the action or to seek a determination or appointment under section 2 of the Presumption of Death (Scotland) Act 1977 which is not sought by the pursuer.  You must do so at the Office of Court, Court of Session, 2 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RQ within [21] days after the date of intimation to you of the summons [or if the warrant for intimation is executed before calling of the summons, within seven days after the summons calls in court.  The summons will not call in court earlier than [21] days after the date of intimation to you of the summons).  The date of intimation is the date stated at the top of this notice unless intimation has been made by post in which case the date of intimation is the day after that date. 
 
If you do not wish to lodge defences to this action but you have information which you consider may be of value to the court in this matter, you may write to the court with any such information by addressing your correspondence to the Deputy Principal Clerk of Session, 2 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RQ. 
 
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT THE EFFECT OF THIS NOTICE, you should consult a solicitor, Citizens Advice Bureau or other local advice agency or adviser immediately. 
 
 (Signed) 
 
 Messenger-at-Arms 
 [or  Solicitor [or Agent] 
 for pursuer] 
 (Address)