Underpayment to my next of kin whos now deceased

Lljr83
Lljr83 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
I have recently received a form regarding a possible underpayment to a man who was like a father to me for over 20  years before his death, I have spoken to someone who as advised me that someone will call me next week to fill a form in over the phone, he was in receipt of high rate dla and was also receiving Contribution based esa but had no partner or any other benefits just wondering what is it they are wanting to know ? Thanks 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    HI,

    They will want to know all of his details such as savings/capital and and pensions he may have been claiming. Once a decision's been made they will write to you with the decision.
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Hi @Lljr83, how are you getting on? I hope you don't have to wait too long. 
  • Lljr83
    Lljr83 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Had the phone call to go over everything and answer all the questions now just waiting to hear off then again they said up to 12 weeks but some people hear within a week I’ve been told x 
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Fingers crossed it's soon @Lljr83
  • Lljr83
    Lljr83 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Hope so it’s been quite upsetting having to go through all his stuff again x
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    I cannot imagine how difficult that would have been @Lljr83, I really hope it's not much longer.