inheritance

Toadinthehole. We did give them a lump sum for their wedding so I am feeling disinclined to let half of it go to her. Also my son doesn't have much so would like to help him. I am thinking that we could stop this inheritance, (it is only a deed of variation as I said not something written into the will) and give him some money at a later date? I can't see how she could claim any of that if they are not together. I wish non of it was happening, but in the circumstances I look to my son's welfare as paramount.

Would you like her to have some? In which case, just give them half each. Otherwise, I’d talk to a solicitor. She may have a claim even after divorce, if the Will was dated before, but don’t know for sure.

Short answer - what’s his is also hers, now or when they divorce, unless they come to some agreement.