How to Add Final Words or Instructions to Your Estate Plan
Creating a comprehensive Estate Plan goes beyond just legal documents; it's about leaving a legacy that reflects your values, memories, and wishes for your loved ones. One way to personalize your FastWill is by including a separate letter that conveys your final thoughts, intentions, and sentiments. This document, often called an Ethical Will, Goodbye Letter, or Legacy Letter, is a non-legally binding addition that allows you to communicate directly with those you care about most.
If you need information about final arrangements, such as funeral preferences, please refer to this guide: Understanding 'Last Will & Testament.'
What can you include in an Ethical Will?
An Ethical Will provides a meaningful way to share personal expressions with your loved ones. Here are some ideas for what you might include:
- Past memories or experiences: Share significant moments or stories from your life that have shaped who you are.
- Advice for your loved ones: Impart wisdom or guidance that you wish to leave behind for your family and friends.
- Final sentiments: Express your love, forgiveness, hopes, and blessings for each member of your family or circle of friends.
- Music, poetry, photos, art, etc.: Include pieces that hold special meaning to you or that you want to pass down as part of your legacy.
- Values and traditions: Share the core values and traditions that you hope will continue with future generations.
How to Add Final Words or a Letter to Your Estate Plan Digitally
Our file upload feature makes it easy to include personal letters or instructions as part of your Estate Plan. By using this feature, you can ensure that your final words are preserved and accessible to your designated digital executor after your passing. To learn how to upload documents to your account, please refer to our guide: How to Upload Files to Your Account.
To help you get started, we also offer an Ethical Will Template. This template provides a structured format that you can personalize with your own experiences, values, and messages for your loved ones. Feel free to use and modify it to reflect your unique wishes and legacy.