(c) (i) Explain the inheritance tax (IHT) implications and benefits of Alvaro Pe

(c) (i) Explain the inheritance tax (IHT) implications and benefits of Alvaro Pelorus varying the terms of his

father’s will such that part of Ray Pelorus’s estate is left to Vito and Sophie. State the date by which a

deed of variation would need to be made in order for it to be valid; (3 marks)

(c) (i) Variation of Ray’s willThe variation by Alvaro of Ray’s will, such that assets are left to Vito and Sophie, will not be regarded as a gift by Alvaro.Instead, provided the deed states that it is intended to be effective for IHT purposes, it will be