Esa and inheritance

twizzle1202

Hello ,
I get pip and contribution based esa and a family member has died I am due inheritance both benefits are non means tested so savings etc isn’t considered I believe and was never asked about  ? Do I need to still inform dwp as advice online is very conflicting ? 

calcotti

There is no need to inform DWP.

twizzle1202

calcotti said:

There is no need to inform DWP.

So the only reason to inform dwp is if I was getting means tested benefits is that right ? 

calcotti

twizzle1202 said:

calcotti said:

There is no need to inform DWP.

So the only reason to inform dwp is if I was getting means tested benefits is that right ? 

Yes, because in that case the change would affect your benefits.

twizzle1202

calcotti said:

twizzle1202 said:

calcotti said:

There is no need to inform DWP.

So the only reason to inform dwp is if I was getting means tested benefits is that right ? 

Yes, because in that case the change would affect your benefits.

Ok thank you that’s put my mind at ease ! I didn’t think I had to as it wouldn’t affect the benefits anyway but just thought I’d check as wouldn’t want to be in any trouble . 

Alex_Alumni

I'm glad the community could help reassure you @twizzle1202 Let us know if you need anything else!