To My Children
A gentle guide to writing hopes, reassurance, and practical wishes for your children.
By Sarah M.Guidance library
Ideas for letters that guide, reassure, and remember.
Use these pages to understand what your letter can cover. They are prompts and guidance, not templates for legal instructions.
Featured Guidance
Life Lessons
How to include personal values, stories, and life lessons without turning the letter into legal wording.
By James T.
My Wishes for You
A structure for setting out hopes for loved ones while keeping the letter flexible and non-binding.
By Linda K.More Guidance
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Funeral and Remembrance Wishes
Record the tone, traditions, music, readings, and practical preferences you would like considered.
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Personal Possessions and Sentimental Items
Explain the story behind meaningful items and how you hope loved ones approach them.
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Guidance for Guardians
Share routines, values, schooling hopes, family relationships, and care preferences for children.
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Digital Assets and Online Accounts
Help executors understand photos, subscriptions, devices, and accounts without sharing passwords.
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Charities and Causes
Explain the causes that matter to you and how loved ones might honour them.
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Trustee Guidance
Give trustees context for discretionary decisions while respecting their legal duties.
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Turn your notes into a PDF
When you have a sense of what matters, use the guided generator to create a private draft.
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