A letter of wishes is a private document that can sit alongside your will. It gives guidance to executors, trustees, guardians, and loved ones about matters that may not belong in the will itself.

It can cover personal possessions, funeral preferences, guardianship hopes, digital assets, charity values, or the reasons behind decisions. It is not legally binding and cannot override your will.

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