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I didn't. I said he couldn't open a LISA.




I ddi make a mistake witht he qualifying age to open it.
You have to be under 40 to open it, not under 60 as I mistakenly suggested.
As Elsa is over 60, the original "he can't, he's already passed 60" applies.
How have I come into this ?
 
The purpose of suggesting a SIPP was to move savings which affect benefits into a pension which might not, as well as leveraging tax benefits without any significant consequences.

There isn't much point in the OP transferring money to his daughter to fund her LISA, when the local authority/dwp will deem it a Deprivation of capital. This risk still occurs with a SIPP, but it is less likely.
I'd have thought £4,000 pr year, spread out over the year would be hardly noticable, passed off as living expenses.
But I wouln't reccomend a LISA unles they were sure it was the right vehicle for them.
As you say, it must be in his daughters name, assuming it's for a first-time-buy.
 
I'd have thought £4,000 pr year, spread out over the year would be hardly noticable, passed off as living expenses.
But I wouln't reccomend a LISA unles they were sure it was the right vehicle for them.
As you say, it must be in his daughters name, assuming it's for a first-time-buy.
They will see it as a deprivation of capital and if she invests it in a locked in vehicle such as a LISA or her own SIPP, then they will be in a mess.


Moving some money to a SIPP in his own name is genuine retirement planning, and less likely to be seen as notional capital. There are also tax advantages.
 
Anyway back to the OP,
Have you explored your entitlement to ESA?

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Your sciatica/knee issue is impacting your ability to work full time.
 
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