Inheritance & contribution-based ESA support group

I am on contribution-based ESA in the support group. I have M.E. and I live with my 92 year old mother for whom I provide care and supervision on a daily basis. I am single with no private pension or alternative income. I have had M.E. for over 20 years with short periods of being in work.

My mother's solicitor has suggested putting 15% of her property in my name to reduce the inheritance tax liability on her estate. The house will only be sold if she either needs residential care or when she dies.

I have 3 siblings and we are all in my mother's will. As only I live in the property, the 15% has to be put in my name. The 15% of the house would be portioned off to us all on probate but would be in my safe-keeping if she goes into residential care first.

1. Would my CB ESA be stopped when the house is sold and I receive 15% (under whatever circumstances)?
2. Would this also apply once I'm migrated over to Universal Credit?
3. Would I need to inform the DWP if 15% of the house is put in my name but it is yet to be sold?

Thank you.

Thank you Gordon.

Re your answer to question 1. Can you receive ESA which is partly IR and partly CB?