As a parent, estate planning is about more than deciding who gets your assets when you die. It’s about protecting your children if you die or lose capacity, including who cares for them, how their inheritance is managed, and who can make decisions for you. This blog explains the risks of leaving your children’s future to default legal processes, and the steps you can take to put a proper plan in place.

A Letter of Wishes gives you the opportunity to leave guidance, stories, values, and practical information for the people you love. Find out what a Letter of Wishes is, how it works alongside your Will, and what you might include.