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ESA and inheritance

My ESA was suspended 12 months ago after I informed them of my inheritance. I contacted them in November when my savings were at £9000. Since then I have sent 4 letters with no reply. My savings are ...

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ESA and inheritance

Hello all. In a few months time I am due to receive an inheritance after a close family member has passed away. I think i'm currently claiming the income related ESA. My savings after the ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 6 Nov 2023

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Inheritance. Will this effect any of my benefits? How much savings am I allowed?

Hi I am disabled, I have received an inheritance from my parents, I get housing benefit and I am on ESA support, I also receive PIP and Industrial injuries payment. Will this effect any of my ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 11 Jul 2022

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Advice on inheritance when claiming Universal Credit

Hello everyone I'm looking for a bit of advice. My Dad is getting his Will changed and has asked me what is best for him to do with my share of his house when he passes away. I am on universal credit ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and income - 9 Jan 2025

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ESA and Inheritance

Hi all… I'm new here and I have a question. My wife is registered disabled - she has Cerebral Palsy and a couple of other medical conditions and claims Pip (both top rate) and ESA - Contribution ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 23 Mar 2025

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Overseas property inheritance advice re benefits

Hi, I need advice regarding an overseas property inheritance that I'm worried about as this has the potential to cause me extensive financial hardship. I'm claiming income related ESA with the ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 13 Apr 2023

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Inheritance and ESA?

Unfortunately my 90 year old Dad has cancer and not long left to live. I claim ESA/Housing benefit and was wondering what the DWP will do when I receive inheritance and use the money to buy a (very) ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 13 Jun 2021

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Inheritance

hi folks, I’ve been on ESA for many years. My dad passed at beginning of year and I’m just about to receive inheritance money. I’ve been told over £16,000 my ESA will stop and I have to tell them ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 15 Sep 2018

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Inheritance

Hi , I claim universal credit, and in the support group and do not need to look for work, I get Esa so they take that amount off my Uc , and I also get pip high rate for daily living and lower rate ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 24 Jul 2023

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Will me getting an inheritance harm mum's housing benefit?

Hello all. I live with my mum who is disabled and gets PIP (not full, but a portion of both parts, daily living and mobility - it was a long time ago when it started), housing benefit, council tax ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 12 May 2024

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