deed of variation (of a deceased's estate)
- deed of variation (of a deceased's estate)
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deed of variation (of a deceased's estate)
England, Wales
A deed (also known as a deed of family arrangement) that enables beneficiaries (beneficiary) of a deceased person's estate to alter the distribution of that estate.
Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms.
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