inheritence

[gemzharris]

Hi i was wondering if anyone could help me, i have recently received a large inheritance from my dad only he stated in his will that he didnt want me to receive it until i reach the age of 30 (2 years) until then the funds have been put in a trust account with my aunt and uncle as trustees so will my benefits get stopped even tho i cant touch the funds for another 2 years? my partner works but is on a low income so we get a bit of help with our rent and also working a child tax credits. I totally agree that people that have lots of money shouldnt be claiming benefits but as i cant touch mine i dont know where i stand with this.

Your trustees can give you an income from the capital during this time. Talk them the money won't be completely tied up.

ok thankyou anymore advise on this would be really grateful its a really difficult situation as my trustees have already told me they wont release any funds to me until i am 30 so loosing our benefits would leave us in a nightmare situation.

Roughly how much money is it? This is going to be a big factor in any advice

hi the total amount is £88,000.