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When someone dies, notifying Legal & General is one of the key tasks for the executor or next of kin. This guide explains exactly who to contact, what to say, what documents you will need, and how long Legal & General takes to process a bereavement notification.
Legal & General bereavement contact details
Phone: 0800 137 101 — Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm(dedicated bereavement line)
Online: Legal & General bereavement
Last verified: June 2026
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Call 0800 137 101 (Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm) or use the online bereavement hub. Legal & General hold a wide range of products — life insurance, pensions, annuities, and investments — so the team will identify all relevant policies.
Provide the policy number(s) and a certified copy of the death certificate. If you do not have policy numbers, Legal & General can search using the deceased's name, date of birth, and address.
For life insurance policies, Legal & General will provide a claims pack. You will need to complete a claim form and return it with supporting documents. Legal & General typically aim to process claims within five working days of receiving all documents.
Any ongoing life insurance or protection premiums will be cancelled from the date of death. Any overpaid premiums after the date of death will be refunded to the estate.
If the policy was written in trust, Legal & General pays the trustees directly — bypassing the estate and probate. For estate claims, the grant of probate will be required before payment above certain thresholds.
Have multiple certified copies of the death certificate ready. Banks and financial institutions each require an original or certified copy — you cannot usually pass a single copy between organisations. See our guide to how many death certificates you need.
Legal & General does not publish a processing time, so we do not give one. Ask when you notify them, and ask for a reference so you can chase it.
Accounts or services are usually frozen until the estate is administered, which means no new transactions can be authorised.
Once Legal & General receives your notification and confirms receipt, the account or service will be frozen and no new transactions will be authorised. Estate administration can then begin.
Legal & General will confirm receipt of your notification and advise you of any next steps required to close or transfer the account or policy. Keep a record of all correspondence and reference numbers for the estate file.
Do not delay notifying Legal & General
Direct debits and standing orders may continue to be charged after death. Some organisations treat the estate as the debtor for any charges incurred before notification. Notifying Legal & General promptly protects the estate from unnecessary costs.
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