MKC Law OfficePeterborough, ON · February 3, 2026Could an Inheritance Disqualify your Child’s ODSP Eligibility?
In Ontario, ODSP recipients are generally not permitted to hold more than $40,000 in non-exempt assets without risking their benefit qualification. As a result, receiving an inheritance—especially an unexpected one—can be stressful and confusing. Many recipients are left wondering whether the inheritance will reduce or interrupt their ODSP support. When families don’t know whether their intended-beneficiary collects ODSP or not, it can lead to the preparation of a Will that includes no planning to structure the gift properly-to protect the recipient's qualification for ODSP benefits. When...
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