Savings

gmetford

Thanks for the quick reply! Do you know if there is a formal process for applying for a disregard, or is this just at the DWP's discretion? If so, do you know who would make the decision?

Gareth

Wee_Willy_Harris

Can't give you a difinative answer, but the IS people should be the best place to start. Might be worth having a word with the Council. They will have a section called "Estates" or something similar from where they administer finances for the vulnerable or those unable to deal with their day to day money. I'm sure they will have come accross this before.

gmetford

Cheers for that. I will definitely have a word with IS. Sadly I work for the council and this area is not as well understood as one might hope!

If anyone has any further advice on this I would be very grateful.

Regards

Gareth

NASA_2

I would advise reading through the capital part of the Decision Makers Guide.

Some lump sum payments can be disregarded for upto 52 weeks or longer.

gmetford

Brilliant, just what I need to know. Thanks so much.

Gareth

ireland123

hi im sorry if iev broken your thread but can anyone tell me how much savings allowance an 85year old lady is allowed she claims all her benifits ie r/a c/t tax benifits . thanks

alwaysonthego_2

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2647587

I have started you a new thread Ireland