A three-minute overview of what a legacy letter actually is, why the moment keeps getting postponed, and the one shift that makes it easier to start. Watch this, then pick up a pen.

A legacy letter is not a legal document. It is a personal letter to someone you love, written while you are still here and thinking clearly, that says the things you most want them to know. In this video, we cover what a legacy letter is, how it differs from an ethical will or a will, when to write one, and the formats that work best for different kinds of people. Visit MemorialMerits.com for the full step-by-step guide, free prompts organized by relationship type, and a downloadable Legacy Letter Writing Companion workbook.