Why We Keep Legacy Letters Private

What Are Legacy Letters?

Imagine your child reading your words 20 years from now. What would you want them to know?

That’s the purpose of a legacy letter.

Legacy letters are personal notes written to the people we love. They can be written to children, spouses, parents, friends, or anyone meaningful to you. Some are filled with gratitude, others capture stories from a family’s past. Some are saved to be read after we’re gone, while others are shared right away. Some are intended for our future ancestors to provide guidance or reassurance, or to share what mattered most to you. There is no wrong way to write one.

The Problem With How Letters Are Stored

Today, legacy letters are often handled in ways that don’t hold up over time.

Some are written on paper and never shared. While beautiful, they’re vulnerable to loss. Letters can get lost in fires or floods, be misplaced or slowly deteriorate. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

Others are sent by email, often to accounts set up for kids or future recipients. We understand the intention — but the reality is that most free email providers scan those messages and data for advertising purposes. A letter to your child should never be used to market to them later.

A Private, Secure Alternative

That’s why we take a different approach.

Inside your FamilyOS, legacy letters remain private. You can write as many as you like, decide if and when to share them, and choose how they’re delivered. You can read them aloud to a loved one, share a digital copy, or leave instructions for your legacy contact to deliver it at the right time.

Your Words, Protected for the Future

Your advisor cannot access them. No one can unless you choose to share them.

Each letter is stored safely and securely inside your FamilyOS, protected from time, disasters, and prying eyes. That privacy gives you the freedom to write honestly and openly, without wondering who else might read it.

The Power of Taking Time to Write

We believe legacy letters matter. Whether two sentences or twenty pages, the process of writing one invites you to slow down, reflect, and say what matters most.

One day, your letter might become someone’s most treasured possession.
It only takes a few minutes to write — but it lasts forever.