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Can a deed of variation be partial?

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As title really, can deed of variation change
A as beneficiary
to
A as beneficiary except for property which goes to B.

or is it all or nothing?

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  • Linton
    Linton Posts: 18,144 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Hung up my suit!
    You can change individual bequests through a Deed of Variation but only if the person disadvantaged (in this case A) agrees.


  • JGB1955
    JGB1955 Posts: 3,836 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I made a deed of variation, assigning 2/3 of my inheritance to my children, but retaining the other 1/3.  No problem.
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