Investment help please

DwayneDibley99

Hi 
I know the main advice would be to see an IFA but due to the circumstances my head is all over the place 
I’m due to receive a large amount of money from a death in service payment  , a large 7 figure sum -  I obviously want to keep it safe 
I am 55 , not working  , 3 adult children in uni , small pension that’s not been touched 

No mortgage or debt, Isa’s and Lisa’s maxed out for all 
I obviously want to spend some when circumstances allow but what do I in the mean time ? Split it across several accounts , give a large sum to the children, bung it in ns&i for now ? Some will be going to charity .
Just want simple and safe 

Any suggestions appreciated 
thanks 

eskbanker

DwayneDibley99 said:

due to the circumstances my head is all over the place 

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bung it in ns&i for now ?

This - if you're overwhelmed at the moment then focus on keeping the money safe for now, until you can take proper advice.

El_Torro

I think your idea to use an IFA is a good one. No need to hurry, put it in NS&I for now, where it's safe. When the time is right you can talk through your options with the IFA.