This document can be used by an individual to address certain issues that are not
covered in a will. Many important practical considerations are not provided for in a will,
such as, where important documents are kept, how to handle the financial aspect of a
funeral, and burial requests. This template can be used as a sample an individual can
use to address issues that are not typically covered in a will.
Final Wishes Letter Sample
It’s a wise idea to write your family members a letter addressing where you keep important
documents and how you would like them to handle your financial and burial requests. This is the
place to address issues that are not covered in your will.
To:________________________________________
Date:______________________________________
This letter provides my wishes and instructions to put into place upon my death. My intent is to
make the process as easy as possible.
People to contact upon my death:
____________________________________________________________________________
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My preference for funeral and burial arrangements:
____________________________________________________________________________
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My
attorney:____________________________________________________________________
My life insurance company and
agent:_______________________________________________
My wishes regarding organ donation:
____________________________________________________________________________
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Important Documents
Here is where I have kept these important documents:
Will:_________________________________________________________________________
Life Insurance
Documents:________________________________________________________
Birth
certificate:_________________________________________________________________
Marriage
certificate:______________________________________________________________
Social Security
Card:____________________________________________________________
Stock
certificates:_______________________________________________________________
Other financial
paperwork:___________________________________________________________________
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Online Passwords and PINS
To access my online accounts, as well as debit cards for bank accounts, I provide the following
information.
Bank accounts Website Login ATM PIN
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Investments Website Login
____________________________________________________________________________
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Mail and other online accounts
____________________________________________________________________________
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Additional information:
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Sample 2
Dear Family,
It is my wish that upon my death, you have access to my persona