Hazel Carter’s story
Meet Hazel Carter – an inspiring author, speaker, and educator, who shares her deeply personal journey and the vital role financial planning played in her life. In the video below from our recent forum, Hazel reflects on her relationship with her late husband, Alan, and the life-changing impact of his motor neurone disease diagnosis in 2017.
As Hazel narrates their story, she emphasises how their financial arrangements—including updating wills and setting up Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)—helped them navigate the challenges ahead. She highlights the emotional and practical benefits of having a robust financial plan, especially during life’s most difficult moments.
Through this heartfelt account of their journey until Alan’s passing in 2019, Hazel underscores the invaluable support provided by their financial planner. Her message to financial professionals is clear: help your clients prepare for life’s unexpected events with thorough financial planning that considers “what if” scenarios and effective wealth management.
Hazel’s story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of financial preparedness. She invites you to use her experience to educate and support your clients, and encourages you to explore her book, Life’s Good, It’s the Disease That’s the Problem, available exclusively on her website.
See below the highlights from Hazel’s presentation at our September Protection Forum:
