How to make a will in The Sims 4 Life & Death Expansion Pack

Making a will inThe Sims 4is ideal if you’d like to pass down your belongings and Simoleons to your Sim’s beloved ones.

There’s a reason why The Sims 4 Legacy challenge is one of the most popular challenges out there. Seeing how you start off with one Sim and then slowly branch out to other generations is always exciting and, in a way, feels rewarding.

A screenshot featuring Bella Goth holding a will in The Sims 4.

This type of playthrough is about to get a lot more exciting thanks to a new will feature included in theLife & Death Expansion Pack. By having a will, you can pass Heirloom objects, Simoleons, and many more to those around your Sim.

There are two ways you make a will, and we’ve compiled everything you need to know to get started below.

A screenshot featuring an Inheritance Lawyer in The Sims 4 Life and Death Expansion Pack.

What does a will do in The Sims 4 Life & Death Expansion Pack?

In The Sims 4,writing a will allows you to decide what happens to your Simand those around them after their passing. Overall, this includes:

Making a will by hiring an Inheritance Lawyer

The most straightforward way to make a will is byhiring an Inheritance Lawyer via the phone. Doing this will lead to the lawyer coming over to your house, where you can ask them for more information about making a will and get started making one. Here’s how you can hire one:

How to make a will by going to the Town Hall

If you happen to live in Ravenwood, you canopt to visit the Town Hall to make your will.The steps are pretty similar to the one above; you just need to locate the lot first:

Once you have received your will, you can find it in your Sim’s inventory. From here, you’re free to choose whichever you want to customize first in your will, whether that’s your Heirloom, funeral, gravestone, and so much more.

A screenshot featuring the Mourninvale Town Hall in The Sims 4.

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If you happen to change your mind, you can also either clear your choices or Destroy the Will altogether for a more dramatic approach – it’s all up to you.

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