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5 days 5 hours ago #307925 by Brian1888

UC and Savings Limit was created by Brian1888

I currently receive UC, PiP and New Style ESA (Support Group).

I will be receiving some inheritance money quite soon which will take me over £16,000 savings limit. Would buying a car be classed as deprivation of capital? I currently don't have a car as use taxi's and help from friends etc.

Thanks in Advance

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4 days 7 hours ago #307950 by David

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Hi Brian1888

No buying a car in itself would not be classed as deprivation of capital. A DWP compliance officer would have to show that you spent the money in order to stay on Benefit. It sounds reasonable to buy an average priced car in your situation.
For your UC claim not to be closed in this instance I would ask the executor of the will to credit your bank account at the beginning of your UC Assessment Period. Then you need to buy the car before the end of the Assessment Period as it's the balance at the end of the AP that counts for the total savings calculation.

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