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Why Probate Deed of Variation Is Useful
by Peter John Lasting Power of Attorney GuidanceIf there is no will, the
intestacy rules that govern the estate may be changed through the use of a deed
of variation. It can be used to make adjustments to a Will or Intestacy, such
as adding beneficiaries or altering the rules dictating how assets are divided.
What might cause someone
to want a change?
Because it was not
revised to reflect the deceased person's evolving circumstances at the time of
their death, a will may occasionally be void or out-of-date. After the testator
has passed away, beneficiaries may change their claim to an inheritance from a
will by using a deed of variation, also known as a deed of family arrangement.
You might want to do this
if you don't need your entire inheritance and would rather it to go to someone
else. It can also lower the inheritance tax. You cannot edit a person's Will
after they pass away, but you are allowed by law to change the inheritance you
are legally entitled to. This will allow for flexibility in the event that circumstances
have changed since the will was made. This can be done by using a probate
deed of variation, often known as a deed of family arrangement or deed
of disclaimer.
This deed of variation
outlines the precise way you want your portion of the estate to be distributed.
The only aspect of the estate that is flexible is your personal portion. Other
parties must agree if the revisions will affect how much of their estate shares
are affected. Additional parties may also be required, such executors or a charity.
A probate deed of variation is a legal document that enables
beneficiaries to change any rights associated with the estate, can be used to
alter a decedent's will.
Asset reallocation may be
advantageous to an estate's beneficiaries in a variety of circumstances, and our
Deed of Variation attorneys offer the legal know-how needed to maximize the
process.
What Justifies the Need
for a Deed of Variation?
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