A legacy letter helps you pass on your wishes, provide words, advice and memories for the beneficiaries to treasure and remember forever. It is a way to make the memory of yourself come alive again in the way you would like to be remembered. It is also a method of passing your family history down to future generations – something that is often overlooked.
Whilst dealing with money, property and possessions, it’s easy to forget about the personal element of estate planning. We believe that words of advice and memories are just as important. A legacy letter written by you can give loved ones something to cherish and help keep the memories of you clear in their minds.
There is no set way of setting out a legacy letter, and no accepted or defined content. Some people wish to make them very personal, tailoring them to an individual relative or friend. Others prefer to phrase them in a more general way, aiming them at generations to come, perhaps while passing on words of wisdom. Some people write about family history, others write a personal letter to be read by a particular person on a specific occasion, such as at a graduation, marriage or on a milestone birthday.
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