The Later Years, the simple guide to organising the rest of your life, by Sir Peter Thornton KC

The Later Years

The simple guide to organising the rest of your life

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About the book

It is not difficult to imagine the sense of panic when faced with the sheer administrative hassle of the end of life, despite the fact that it will come to us all sooner or later. As we get older, all that needs to be done can feel alarmingly daunting.

The good news is that Sir Peter Thornton KC has rationally organised and prioritised everything we need to know, and presents it in a simple, straightforward way that encourages us to complete all the necessary tasks.

With chapters on what to do before death, money, pensions, inheritance tax, scams, health, home, care, your rights, and what to do after the death of a loved one, the book puts all the information in one place. It is as easy to follow as a shopping list.

Plaudits

“Peter Thornton is like a death doula. I've already ordered five copies... Deeply practical.”

Alice Thomson, The Times

“Sir Peter Thornton gives practical and reassuring tips to keep your life organised as you get older.”

Times Radio · Off Air with Jane and Fi

Brilliant!

Helpful, informative and very well written! A read for all generations to help prepare for what later life entails for both yourself and your loved…

Amazon customer review, 5 out of 5 stars

Essential guide to life management and planning

I bought this book after I heard an interview with the author on Off Air with Fi Glover and Jane Garvey (Times Radio). It covers all the awkward, but…

Amazon customer review, 5 out of 5 stars

Essential reading for every adult

This is a valuable book for everyone to plan for the inevitable: our ultimate decline and demise. In my view, it is not just for the over-50s because…

Amazon customer review, 5 out of 5 stars

A valuable advice book

Really worth looking at. Helpful and systematic approach and advice.

Amazon customer review, 5 out of 5 stars

A must for everyone!

This is an extremely practical and helpful book. We have just created Death Files, having all necessary documents in one place, which will be hugely…

Amazon customer review, 5 out of 5 stars

Useful reference book

Bought it to update my will and anything that would be necessary to arrange as one ages.

Amazon customer review, 4 out of 5 stars
Publisher details
Publisher
Bedford Square Publishers, 2025
ISBN
9781835012093
Pages
304
Dimensions
234 × 153 mm
Language
English