A letter for your children is often less about instructions and more about reassurance. It can explain the values you hope they carry, the people you trust to support them, and the memories you want them to hold close.
If your children are under 18, use this letter to guide guardians and family members in plain language. You might describe routines, education preferences, faith or cultural traditions, relationships you hope are maintained, and the tone of care you would like around them.
Keep the wording flexible. A letter of wishes should guide the people you trust, not try to replace guardianship appointments, trust terms, or decisions that belong in your will.
Before you write
- Mention the people who know your children well and why those relationships matter.
- Share values, routines, and emotional guidance rather than binding instructions.
- Review the letter as children grow and family circumstances change.