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deprivation of capital
Hi, What are the rules around deprivation of capital for someone on UC? Client has chosen to repay family a large amount of money from a lump sum.
Thanks
Paying off a debt would never be treated as deprivation. The issue you may have is evidencing that there was a debt.
Ah Ok, so if there is a paper trail of family member paying off clients debts, then money returned to them that might be acceptable? Thanks for your reply.
This is good from Citizens Advice.
Ah Ok, so if there is a paper trail of family member paying off clients debts, then money returned to them that might be acceptable? Thanks for your reply.
I would have thought it would be fine, but ultimately it will come down to the precise facts in each case (perhaps there is some evidence to suggest that the family member intended to gift your client that money?).
This is good from Citizens Advice.
You think I would have found that myself really! ???? Thanks, very helpful.
Ah Ok, so if there is a paper trail of family member paying off clients debts, then money returned to them that might be acceptable? Thanks for your reply.
I would have thought it would be fine, but ultimately it will come down to the precise facts in each case (perhaps there is some evidence to suggest that the family member intended to gift your client that money?).
Thanks Charles, much appreciated.