A wishes section can explain what you hope your loved ones will feel, understand, or consider after your death. It can be a place for encouragement, gratitude, and gentle guidance.
This section might include hopes for family unity, education, charitable giving, care for pets, preservation of photographs, or how personal possessions should be approached. Where money or property is involved, write as guidance and make sure your will says what legally needs to happen.
Your letter should make life easier for the people reading it. Aim for clarity, kindness, and enough detail to reduce uncertainty.
Before you write
- Start with the people you are addressing and why the wish matters.
- Use “I would like” or “I ask you to consider” language.
- Keep financial or legal decisions consistent with your will.