Paying MIL rent top up, can we put into her back account?

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zzzLazyDaisy wrote: »

regular payments from friends and family are known as 'charitable/voluntary payments' and are disregarded completely for means tested benefits.

http://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/benefitscharity.aspx

Having said that, my preference, if I was going to help someone, would either be to give cash or food or pay a bill directly, because despite the above, any regular payment going into their bank acc is going to be scrutinised and can lead to delays and stress while the 'misunderstanding' is sorted out. It just isn't worth it, in my view. But at least you know that you are not committing or assisting her to commit fraud! :A

I did hunt about on the website but didn't find that one...thanks so much.

It's a temporary measure until we can get her divorced and settled and I have to say, I know people criticise the benefits system, but for her it is a total lifesaver as she can move out of a very toxic relationship at aged 69 and try to make a new life.

She is reluctant for her sons to support her (and we can't support another household 100% long term) and she has never claimed anything all her life as she has never been unemployed so it's all a bit stressy

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Voluntary contribution disregarded in full.