Deed of variation

A beneficiary who wishes to redirect or change their inheritance from the deceased’s estate can do so with a Deed of Variation. This must be done within 2 years of the date of death, and it must be signed by all the Executors, all the current beneficiaries and all the new beneficiaries. You can do a Deed of Variation before or after you obtain a Grant.

To setup a deed of variation, call us on 0113 320 5000

What is the difference between a Deed of Variation and a disclaimer?

A disclaimer is when you confirm you do not want to benefit. If you disclaim, you do not get to divert your inheritance to who you choose, whereas with a Deed of Variation you could choose who your inheritance would now go to.

Client feedback

I found the process easy to follow and was clearly informed of progress at all stages. - February 2025

K O'Connor, Leeds

Emily Spencer is a delightful lady very professional efficient and easy to talk to. She has managed my will writing and rewriting with ease and charm

Linda

Very straightforward. Clear in their explanations.

Peter

MOST IMPRESSED WITH THIS LOCAL LAW FIRM,WILL CONTINUE TO USE THEM WHEN THE NEED ARISES.MONIKA WAS BOTH RELATABLE AND PROFESSIONAL.

Harvey

Monika couldn’t have been more helpful from start to finish. We were writing a will after our first baby came in April and everything was explained incredibly well including the difficult eventualities of will writing.

Henry

We used Winstons for a house purchase and will writing in 2024 and would definately recommend.Emily was especially helpful in will writing answering all questions, making sure we understood the details and that we were comfortable with the end product.

Anne

We engaged Winston Solicitors to write a pair of mirror wills under the Will Aid Scheme. All communications were professional and friendly from the outset. The client executive who wrote our wills, Emily Spencer, was effient and thorough. She was very thorough in ensuring she understood our particular circumstances, helped us to consider potential scenarios to plan for and explained legal terminology where needed. We were very happy with the service provided and would recommend to others.

Cassandra

I have used Winston Solicitors to write up a Will and deal with Probate. The Solicitors are very helpful and guided me through the process with easeAlways there to answer questions and nothing is too much trouble I have recommended them to my family and friends

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