Benefits after inheritance and housing after receiving inheritance

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Hi All,
Apologies if this doesn't make sense.
My grandfather recently passed away and left his estate to my uncle and myself.
The total including properties is around 400k.
My uncle receives benefits and currently lives in a council funded flat. This flat is in a horrible block, it is unsafe and he is fearing for his safety there.
My question is am I able to use his portion of the inheritance to buy him a property and would this affect his benefits?
I am happy to have the property in my name if this allows him to continue to receive his benefits.
Unfortunately my uncle suffers from mental issues that renders him unable to work. He is also two years away from retirement age.
Also would keeping any leftover money in an account in my name help him retain his benefits?
Apologies if this is the incorrect thread.
Apologies if this doesn't make sense.
My grandfather recently passed away and left his estate to my uncle and myself.
The total including properties is around 400k.
My uncle receives benefits and currently lives in a council funded flat. This flat is in a horrible block, it is unsafe and he is fearing for his safety there.
My question is am I able to use his portion of the inheritance to buy him a property and would this affect his benefits?
I am happy to have the property in my name if this allows him to continue to receive his benefits.
Unfortunately my uncle suffers from mental issues that renders him unable to work. He is also two years away from retirement age.
Also would keeping any leftover money in an account in my name help him retain his benefits?
Apologies if this is the incorrect thread.
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You can’t simply have his money ignored by hoping it on his behalf.
You say 400k is that between you and is there property involved? (how is the 400k broken down?)
New builds seem to be popping up everywhere.
I've visited/worked on a few and they seem like the perfect place to retire.
With 200k and benefits, I would imagine that it's within reach?