Probate actions—Larke v Nugus letter

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Probate actions—Larke v Nugus letter

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Dear [insert organisation name]

[name] Deceased (the Deceased)

We act for [name] who is [the residuary Beneficiary under the Deceased’s Will dated [date] OR a beneficiary on the Intestacy of the Deceased].

Larke v Nugus statement

You may be aware that since 1959 the Law Society has recommended that where a dispute arises regarding the validity of a Will the testator’s solicitor should Make available a statement of evidence regarding instructions for the preparation and execution of the Will and the surrounding circumstances.

We refer you to the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Larke v Nugus

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Probate definition
What does Probate mean?

The process of proving (ie establishing the validity of) a Will by the executor. Once the Will has been proved, the court will issue a grant of representation. The Scottish law equivalent is executry.

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