Hi, my name is handley88! Had a letter about my dad's private pension

handley88

Hello I hope I can get some advice, 
I am currently on income related esa and pip 
this week I received a letter out of the blue.
my dad died in 2005 and he must of had a private pension.
the want to make a one of payment of £173 
but im too scared to accept, would this trigger a change of circumstance with my esa?. 

Do I need to contact the dwp? 

Thanks for your time 

poppy123456

It won't be a change of circumstances for your ESA. If it's just a one off payment of £173 then it's likely to be classed as savings/capital so won't affect your ESA if it doesn't take your savings to more than £6,000. However, when you do receive it you will need to report it to ESA and let DWP decide.

PIP isn't affected.

handley88

Hi Ada 🥰