DH's grandmother died last year and left a house to her two children (DH's mum and DH's uncle).
Everyone is in agreement that they are happy for the inheritance to be split between 4 grandchildren: DH, his brother and the two cousins and that the will can be varied by a solicitor.
DH and the brother want to buy the two cousins out of the house but have understood that if the house goes to all 4 of them then DH and BIL buy the 2 cousins out then stamp duty will be triggered whereas if the will is varied to only go to DH and BIL and DH/BIL give cash to the two cousins without triggering stamp duty.
Has anyone had a similar situation - is the latter part possible and is there a name for this process?
There is a solicitor involved but they seem very junior, inexperienced and say they can't give this advice so if anyone has had a similar dilemma and can recommend a solicitor also that would be great!