My client has had three DM15S letters from Debt Management re AA, PC and RP, following the detah of her husband. He died on 27/08 and has been overpaid two weeks, 31/08 - 13/09 on all three benefits. I believe the DWP were notified immediately so there was no failure to disclose on the part of my client.
The letters have no info re appeal, so am I right in asuming my client has no legal obligation to repay, either out of the (small) estate or otherwise and this is the departments attempt to recover with no basis in the law.
If my client refuses to pay, is the department likely to continue to pursue recovery? Should she ignore the letters or respond saying she doesn't intend to repay.
Then again, regardless of the law, should she feel morally obliged to repay?
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