How it works
Eight steps to a complete legacy
Most people finish in under an hour. Your family will have everything they need — organized before they need it.
Get Started →Tell us about yourself
Start with the basics — your name, a short bio, and a few personal details that help personalize everything that follows. This takes about two minutes.
Add your important documents
Upload and organize key files — will location notes, insurance, property, banking, medical directives, and more. Each file is stored in a private encrypted vault your family can access when the time comes.
Share your final wishes
Let your family know what truly matters to you — funeral preferences, burial or cremation, music or readings, religious notes, and any special instructions you want honored.
Write messages to loved ones
Leave personal letters to your spouse, children, parents, and friends. Say the things that matter. These private messages are delivered only to the people you choose.
Use the AI Writing Studio
Our AI assistant helps you draft an obituary, eulogy, funeral announcement, thank-you notes, and a social remembrance post. These are thoughtful starting drafts — your family reviews and edits before use.
Build a memorial page
Create a beautiful memorial website — biography, timeline, photo gallery, favorite quote, and guestbook. Set it to private, public, or share with a private access code.
Invite trusted contacts
Add the family members or advisors who should have access. Control exactly what each person can see — Viewer, Family Admin, Emergency Contact, or Memorial Contributor.
Generate your Legacy Handoff
Click one button. We create a beautiful PDF summary, a ZIP package with all organized files, and a private access link your family can use when they need it most.
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Private by design
Your documents are stored in encrypted, private vaults. No casual browsing. No public indexes. Only you and approved contacts.
One clear handoff
Instead of scattered files, sticky notes, and verbal instructions, your family gets one organized package with everything labeled.
Works at your pace
Complete one step or all eight. Your progress saves automatically. Come back whenever you're ready.
AI that helps, not replaces
Our AI writes a thoughtful starting draft. You review, edit, and personalize. The words should always feel like yours.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to set up FinalKeepSake?
Most people complete all eight steps in under an hour. You can also do it in stages — complete one section, save your progress, and come back whenever you're ready. The most important sections (profile, documents, final wishes) take about 20 minutes.
Is my information secure?
Yes. Documents are stored in encrypted, private vaults — not public-facing indexes. Access is controlled entirely by you. Only the trusted contacts you explicitly invite can see specific parts of your profile. Your documents are never shared, indexed, or used for any purpose other than your family's access when you designate.
Who can see my documents and messages?
Only you, and the trusted contacts you specifically invite. You control exactly what each person can access — a family member can see documents but not personal letters; a memorial contributor can add to the memorial page but not view the vault. No one at FinalKeepSake views your private content.
Can I update my profile after I set it up?
Yes — you can update any section at any time. Life changes: update your will, add new documents, revise your final wishes, add new trusted contacts, or edit personal letters whenever you need to. Many users review and update their profile once a year.
What is the Legacy Handoff Package?
The Legacy Handoff is a one-click export that creates a structured PDF summary of your profile, a ZIP archive with all your uploaded documents organized by category, and a private access link with a one-time code. Your family uses this package to find everything they need — organized, labeled, and ready — without searching through email, files, or a dozen accounts.
Do I need a will to use FinalKeepSake?
No. FinalKeepSake complements a will but doesn't replace it. You can use FinalKeepSake to note where your will is located, upload a scan, add a letter of instruction, document your final wishes, store other documents, and prepare your family — whether or not you have a formal will yet. We do recommend creating a will; our guide on writing a will explains your options.
What happens to my account if I pass away?
Your trusted contacts retain access according to the permissions you set. Emergency contacts can trigger access to the handoff package. Memorial contributors can manage the memorial page. Your documents and messages are preserved for your family exactly as you organized them.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. FinalKeepSake is free to start — no credit card required. The free tier lets you create your account, begin the guided questions, add up to 3 documents, and add a few photos and family members — enough to preview what your Family Record will look like. A one-time $99 unlocks everything: unlimited documents, the AI Writing Studio, full PDF and ZIP exports, the memorial builder, trusted contacts, and reminders — and includes your first 90 days of membership. See our pricing page for details.
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