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).