# Ask where the money is held

Lesson 2 of [Judge an advance funeral plan](https://funeralcompare.fyi/academy/judge-an-advance-funeral-plan.md), 15 minutes.

Before you pay, find out what happens to your money until it is needed. This is a question for the seller. It is also a question for the document. Ask these questions - Who holds the money? - Is it held apart from the seller's trading accounts? - What happens if the provider closes? - What happens i…

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