Hi, my name is Liverpool1952! Would my son lose benefits if I put him as joint owner of new house?

Liverpool1952
Liverpool1952 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited October 2024 in Benefits and income

I am moving house shortly and was wondering could I put my son as a joint owner,(I have no mortgage)because he is on ESA INCOME BASED and PIP enhanced(not motability though)and not working would he lose his benefits. I thought it would be better to do this now instead of waiting until I have passed away.

Comments

  • Albus_Alumni
    Albus_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 11,423 Championing

    Hey there @Liverpool1952 and welcome to the community. 😊

    I've had a look online for you and I've been unable to find a definite answer I'm afraid. But I know his PIP won't be affected. But I've added some more detail to your discussions title, so more people in the know will see it and hopefully offer some top advice. I hope that's ok?

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing

    If he's living with you then no because the house you live in is disregarded for means tested benefits. However, if in the future he moves out then this could cause issues with means tested benefits.

    You also need to think about any potential future care you may need because giving away capital could be seen as deprivation of capital. For this reason before doing anything else you need to get some expert advice.

Categories