Deeds of variation

Deed of variation

If you give your inheritance to someone and you do not survive seven years, your gift will be added to your estate to calculate the Inheritance Tax payable on your death.

A deed of variation completed within two years of the death to make the same gift can be much more tax efficient, because the seven year survivorship rule will not be in effect and the gift will consequently not be subject to inheritance tax.

We regularly advise beneficiaries of an inheritance on the benefits of completing a deed of variation. Some benefits include, redirecting an inheritance in favour of the next generation, or to a trust structure for the benefit of the whole family or help charitable organisations.

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