Who it's for
- Anyone making or updating a will in England or Wales
- People with a discretionary trust in their will who want to guide their trustees
- People with sentimental items, pets, digital accounts or reasons they want to explain
What's included
- About this template — what a letter of wishes can and cannot do
- Part A — your details
- Part B — The letter (8 sections): general wishes, discretionary trust guidance, personal possessions, funeral and burial wishes, dependants and pets, digital assets, background to your will, other wishes
- Part C — signature
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See what's in the bundle →Key points covered
- Not legally binding and not part of your will — anything binding must go in the will
- Funeral wishes in the letter are not binding on executors
- Do not include passwords — store them separately
- No witness needed; sign, date and keep it with your will
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Questions
Is a letter of wishes legally binding?
No. It guides your executors and trustees but does not override your will.
Does it need to be witnessed?
No. Sign and date it and keep it with your will.
Can I change it?
Yes. You can write a new letter at any time without changing your will.
Is it in the Wills and Legal Bundle?
Yes.
Letter of Wishes
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