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4 years 6 months ago #252362 by Cairistiona
Is non monetary gift taken into account in ESA? was created by Cairistiona
I hope this is not an inappropriate question for this forum. I don't know how else to get an answer.
I am on contributory ESA and my mother wants to buy a static caravan for me, which could amount to 15,000. Her solicitor says it needs to be put in trust, because it will otherwise be taken into account in calculating my entitlement. Can anyone tell me if this is correct?
I am on contributory ESA and my mother wants to buy a static caravan for me, which could amount to 15,000. Her solicitor says it needs to be put in trust, because it will otherwise be taken into account in calculating my entitlement. Can anyone tell me if this is correct?
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4 years 6 months ago #252375 by Gordon
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If you are only receiving Contribution Based ESA then any assets or savings that you have will not affect your ESA, however, if for any reason you need to make a claim for Universal Credit, for example; to claim Housing Benefit then the caravan, if not in a Trust may prevent you from being able to claim it.
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If you are only receiving Contribution Based ESA then any assets or savings that you have will not affect your ESA, however, if for any reason you need to make a claim for Universal Credit, for example; to claim Housing Benefit then the caravan, if not in a Trust may prevent you from being able to claim it.
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4 years 6 months ago #252404 by Cairistiona
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Thank you for this. I realise I wrote contributory when I meant income related. I also receive Housing Benefit, so it seems from what you say, that it must be put in Trust.
It's good to be able to get the information I need. Many thanks.
It's good to be able to get the information I need. Many thanks.
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