Losing benefits following an inheritance

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Blackstone_2
Blackstone_2 Posts: 3 Newbie
in Benefits & tax credits
If someone inherits the flat they live in do they lose benefits. the person in question is on jobseekers etc?

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  • PippaGirl_2
    PippaGirl_2 Posts: 2,218 Forumite
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    Need more information before a definite answer. I take it before they were left the flat they were living in it rent free?
    Someone who owns the property they live in would still be entitled to some benefits.
    "Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them." Dalai Lama
  • Dunroamin
    Dunroamin Posts: 16,908 Forumite
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    If they were claiming LHA to pay the rent before they inherited it, then obviously this would stop, although they could carry on claiming JSA and CTB.
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