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I am 63 years old and on a Disability Support Pension,
my husband is 72 years old and on an Aged Pension.
My Mother passed away and her home was sold. I would
like to know how much money, asset wise, is allowed in
the bank ?
The money was left to me.

 

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Province: Sydney N.S.W.Australia

Submitted: 1225 days and 21 hours ago.
Category: Australia Law
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Expert:  Alex replied 1225 days and 21 hours ago.

[QUOTE]I would like to know how much money, asset wise, is allowed in the bank ? The money was left to me.[/QUOTE]
Did your mother have a Will?

If so, who was the executor under the Will?

Customer replied 1225 days and 21 hours ago.

Alex, yes my Mother did have a Will.

My Brother and I both are Executors, everything was done properly and

finalised by her Solicitor.

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Expert:  Alex replied 1225 days and 21 hours ago.

Then there would be no problem placing the proceeds of the estate in your bank account. There is no limit to how much money you can put in your bank account.

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Customer replied 1225 days and 20 hours ago.

Alex, you have misunderstood my question, all I would like to know is,

how much money I 'm allowed by Centrelink to have in the bank, when we're on the

two pensions mentioned above, as it came from my Mother's Estate.

Sorry to have confused you and not explained the situation better.

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Expert:  Alex replied 1225 days and 20 hours ago.

I see.

If you are on the Aged Pension you are allowed up to $252,500, above that and you will only be eligible for a part pension.Alex40148.3980503472

Customer replied 1225 days and 20 hours ago.

Alex, Does this apply to the Disability Support Pension Asset Test

and the Asset is cash in the bank ?

Do I have to notifiy Centrelink ?

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Expert:  Alex replied 1225 days and 20 hours ago.

Yes, and yes. Unfortunately you do have to notify Centrelink.

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Customer replied 1225 days and 20 hours ago.

Thank-you Alex, your help has been professional and most appreciated.

I would be very happy to use your services again. Shirley

 

P.S. I'm not quite sure if I'm doing the payment right,

Paypal alread took $48-00, but the rest of your

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