Compensation/inheritance

camalapen7

Does anyone know how Compensation and inheritance effects your benefits? Do I have to inform universal credit?

poppy123456

For inheritance, it will be classed as savings/capital. If you have more than £16,000 in your bank on the last day of your assessment period then entitlement to UC will end.

For every £250 or part there of over £6,000 there's a £4.35/month deduction. If you're claiming council tax reduction then all local authorities have their own rules and some have a maximum savings limit of £6,000 before entitlement ends.

For compensation it will depend on what it's for.

camalapen7

Thank you much poppy123456. The Compensation (civil claim)that is currently ongoing with the police. Its Discrimination and severely excessive force. Will this effect my current claim do you know??

poppy123456

I'm afraid i have no idea what the answer is to that. I'd advise you to get some expert advice if you receive any compensation.

camalapen7

Many thanks