Larke v Nugus: practical points in an unsettled environment

Abstract

Abstract The Court of Appeal decision in Larke v Nugus was handed down in 1979. Practitioners thought that the process of disclosing information from a Will Preparation File once a Will was in dispute was well established – but there have recently been considerable changes. The Law Society produced a new version of its Practice Note in December 2018. There are disagreements between stakeholders about the steps to be taken upon receipt of a Larke v Nugus letter. Some practices must cease forthwith. This article discusses these issues.