After I Die Letter (w/ template)
An “After I Die” letter, also known as a “Letter of Last Instruction” or “Death Letter”, is a document that provides important information and instructions to your administrator or executor after your death. Here are some things you might want to include: 
1.	Personal Information: Full legal name, social security number, date of birth, and other identification details. 
2.	Funeral and Burial Wishes: Details about your preferred funeral arrangements, burial or cremation preferences, and any pre-paid funeral information. 
3.	Financial Information: Details about bank accounts, investments, insurance policies, real estate, and other assets. Include account numbers, locations, and contact information. 
4.	Debts and Liabilities: Information about any outstanding debts such as mortgages, loans, credit cards, and medical bills. 
5.	Legal Documents: Location of important documents like your will, power of attorney, health care directive, deeds, and birth certificate. 
6.	Digital Assets: Instructions for email accounts, social media profiles, online banking, and digital files. Include usernames, passwords, and instructions for what should be done with them. 
7.	Personal Belongings: Instructions for distributing personal items like jewelry, family heirlooms, and other possessions. 
8.	Contacts: A list of people to notify about your death, including family, friends, and professional contacts like your lawyer, accountant, and insurance agent. 
9.	Personal Messages: Any personal messages you want to leave for your loved ones. 
Remember, this letter is not legally binding and should be used in conjunction with a legally valid will. It’s also important to keep this letter in a safe place and let your administrator or executor know where to find it. It’s a good idea to review and update this letter regularly as your circumstances change. 

˅˅˅ Basic template for an “After I Die” letter ˅˅˅

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Dear [Executor's Name], 
 
I am writing this letter to provide some important information that you will need after my death. This letter is not a legal document, but I hope it will help guide you through the process of settling my affairs. 
 
**Personal Information** 
-	Full Name: [Your Full Name] 
-	Social Security Number: [Your SSN] 
-	Date of Birth: [Your DOB] 
 
**Funeral and Burial Wishes** 
[Provide details about your preferred funeral arrangements, burial or cremation preferences, and any pre-paid funeral information.] 
 
**Financial Information** 
[Provide details about your bank accounts, investments, insurance policies, real estate, and other assets.] 
 
**Debts and Liabilities** 
[Provide information about any outstanding debts such as mortgages, loans, credit cards, and medical bills.] 
 
**Legal Documents** 
[Provide the location of important documents like your will, power of attorney, health care directive, deeds, and birth certificate.] 
 
**Digital Assets** 
[Provide instructions for email accounts, social media profiles, online banking, and digital files.] 
 
**Personal Belongings** 
[Provide instructions for distributing personal items like jewelry, family heirlooms, and other possessions.] 
 
**Contacts** 
[Provide a list of people to notify about your death, including family, friends, and professional contacts like your lawyer, accountant, and insurance agent.] 
 
**Personal Messages** 
[Any personal messages you want to leave for your loved ones.] 
 
Please remember that this letter is not legally binding and should be used in conjunction with a legally valid will.  
 
Sincerely, 
[Your Name]