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janetthanet Member Posts: 1 Listener

December 2017 in Welcomes and introductions

Does anyone know about those on benefits who receive an inheritance? I think I can use it to buy a small flat thereby taking me off housing benefit.

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steve51 Member Posts: 7,175 Disability Gamechanger

December 2017

Hi @janetthanet

Good evening & welcome!!!!!!

I have posted some info for you below please please let me know if I can help you further????
https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/blog/inheritance-ssdi

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=1218795

https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/legal_money_matters/2907467-affect-of-benefits-due-to-inheritance

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Jazzguitar Member Posts: 180 Courageous

December 2017

Get a Solicitor. As you are on Benefits you may well be entitled to to free legal ad aid. Or try Citizen's Advice for free. Neville

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