Why planning for death is so important
In this episode of 'The penny drops', our host Andrea Fox joins finance journalist and BBC broadcaster Guy Kilty to talk end-of-life planning and why it’s important to think about it early on. How can you find more information? Royal London recommends you seek professional independent financial advice before making financial decisions. You can learn more about the value of financial advice on our website, or visit Unbiased to find a trusted professional in your area. You can also find lots of helpful information about end-of-life planning on the following sites: Dying Matters Website: www.dyingmatters.org/page/planning-ahead Telephone: 08000 21 44 66 Age UK Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/end-of-life-planning Telephone: 0800 055 6112 NHS Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/end-of-life-care Cruse Bereavement Care Website: www.cruse.org.uk Telephone: 0808 808 1677 Bereavement Advice Centre Website: www.bereavementadvice.org Telephone: 0800 634 9494 Royal London Money Guides: www.royallondon.com/articles-guides/learn/money-guides Bereavement Hub: www.royallondon.com/articles-guides/learn/bereavement Please note that all topics discussed in this episode can vary depending on your personal circumstances. Any figures quoted were accurate at the time of recording (October 2019).