Esa and inheritance

twizzle1202
twizzle1202 Online Community Member Posts: 19 Connected
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
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 ? 

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    There is no need to inform DWP.
  • twizzle1202
    twizzle1202 Online Community Member Posts: 19 Connected
    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
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    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
    twizzle1202 Online Community Member Posts: 19 Connected
    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
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    I'm glad the community could help reassure you @twizzle1202 :) Let us know if you need anything else!

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