Why Document Your Last Wishes?
Ensure your voice is heard and your wishes are honored when it matters most.
Your final wishes are deeply personal expressions of how you want to be remembered and how you'd like certain matters handled after your passing. Without clear documentation, your loved ones may struggle to make decisions during an already difficult time.
Legalock's Last Wishes feature provides a structured way to document these important preferences, ensuring your voice is heard even when you're no longer able to speak for yourself.
Did You Know?
- Only 34% of Americans have documented their funeral preferences
- 54% of people with pets have not made arrangements for their care
- Families who know their loved one's wishes report less stress and conflict during bereavement
How It Works
Three simple steps to document your final wishes
Document Your Wishes
Create a comprehensive record
Document your preferences for funeral services, burial arrangements, personal messages to loved ones, and other final wishes in one secure location.
Special Considerations
Organ donation and pet care
Indicate your organ donation status and registered state. If you have pets, provide detailed care instructions for their well-being after your passing.
Trustee Access
Available when needed
Your last wishes remain private during your lifetime. After your passing is verified, your trustees gain access to ensure your wishes are honored.
The Trustee's Role
When you designate someone as a trustee for your Last Wishes, you're entrusting them with ensuring your final preferences are honored. Here's what your trustees will do:
Before Your Passing
- Receive notification of their designation as a trustee
- Accept the trustee role and responsibilities
- Have no access to your last wishes
After Your Passing
- Report your passing through the Legalock platform
- Gain access to your documented last wishes after verification
- Coordinate funeral and memorial arrangements according to your preferences
- Ensure your organ donation wishes are respected
- Arrange for the care of your pets as specified
- Share your personal messages with designated recipients
What You Can Document
Funeral & Memorial Preferences
Document your preferences for funeral services, memorial gatherings, or celebrations of life, including location, music, readings, and other personal touches.
Burial & Remains Preferences
Specify your wishes for burial, cremation, or other arrangements for your remains, including preferred location and any special requests.
Organ Donation Status
Indicate whether you're registered as an organ donor and specify the state where you're registered, ensuring your wishes are known and honored.
Pet Care Instructions
Provide detailed instructions for the care of your pets, including their needs, preferences, medical information, and your wishes for their future homes.
Personal Messages
Leave personal messages, thoughts, or reflections for your loved ones, providing comfort and closure during their time of grief.
Other Final Wishes
Document any other final wishes or instructions not covered in the other sections, ensuring all your preferences are known and respected.
"Documenting my last wishes with Legalock gave me peace of mind knowing my family won't have to guess what I would have wanted. The pet care section was especially important to me—knowing my dogs will be cared for exactly as I specified is a huge relief."
Sarah M., Legalock User
Document Your Last Wishes Today
Don't leave your loved ones guessing about your final wishes. Create a clear record of your preferences now and provide guidance when it matters most.
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