ESA and inheritance
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Heartman
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Hello all.
In a few months time I am due to receive an inheritance after a close family member has passed away. I think i'm currently claiming the income related ESA. My savings after the inheritance will be over £6000 thus pushing me over the £6000 savings threshold. What is the procedure for reporting this to the DWP? Is there a form to fill in else is there a number to ring? Any help and advice would be appreciated
In a few months time I am due to receive an inheritance after a close family member has passed away. I think i'm currently claiming the income related ESA. My savings after the inheritance will be over £6000 thus pushing me over the £6000 savings threshold. What is the procedure for reporting this to the DWP? Is there a form to fill in else is there a number to ring? Any help and advice would be appreciated
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You will need to ring ESA and any other benefits that are means tested, such as housing benefit and council tax reduction. Income Related ESA contact number is.Telephone: 0800 169 0310
Textphone: 0800 169 0314
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 169 0310
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Welsh language: 0800 169 0207 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pmYou will need to tell them how much savings you have. There will be a deduction of £1/week for every £250 or part thereof over £6,000. If you have more than £16,000 then entitlement to all means tested benefits will end.For council tax reduction some local Authorities have a maximum savings limit of £6,000 before entitlement ends.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Thank you very much poppy, very helpful. Heartman.
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