Estate Planning
Letter of Wishes
A Letter of Wishes sits alongside your Will, providing additional guidance to your executors and trustees about your personal preferences.
What Is a Letter of Wishes?
A Letter of Wishes is a personal document that supplements your Will. While not legally binding, it provides invaluable guidance to your executors and trustees about how you would like certain aspects of your estate to be handled. It is the place to record the details that do not belong in a formal Will — from who should receive personal items with sentimental value, to your preferences for funeral arrangements, to guidance on how trust funds for children should be managed. At Barrett-Smith & Doulton, we help you create a comprehensive Letter of Wishes that complements your Will and ensures your executors understand not just what you want, but why.
Why You Need a Letter of Wishes
- ✓Provides guidance on distributing personal possessions with sentimental value
- ✓Records your funeral and burial preferences in detail
- ✓Gives trustees guidance on how to manage trust funds for beneficiaries
- ✓Can explain the reasoning behind decisions in your Will
- ✓Easily updated without the formality and cost of changing your Will
- ✓Helps prevent family disagreements by making your wishes clear
What's Included
- ✓A detailed consultation to capture your personal wishes and preferences
- ✓Professional drafting of a clear, comprehensive Letter of Wishes
- ✓Guidance on what to include and how to express your intentions
- ✓Integration with your existing or new Will
- ✓Review meeting to ensure everything is captured accurately
- ✓A copy for your records and guidance on sharing with executors
Transparent Pricing
Letter of Wishes from £99 | Included free with Will packages
No hidden fees. All prices include a free initial consultation.
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