Founding Families
Become a Legacy Heirloom Founding Family.
Be part of the first group helping shape Legacy Heirloom from the beginning.
Legacy Heirloom is a way to tell the story of your life through the objects that shaped it. You can document meaningful belongings, capture the stories connected to them, share wishes with loved ones, and create a living family record that gives future generations context when it matters most.
Founding Families is a limited early-access program for the first 50 members.
- 50% off the first year of Legacy Heirloom
- Early access to new features and improvements
- Direct access to Megan (founder) for questions and feedback
- Invitations to occasional roadmap and advisory calls
- The opportunity to help shape the future of the platform
Our Origin Story
Why I Created Legacy Heirloom
Legacy Heirloom was created from my personal experience with a common challenge that millions of families face each year.
After my grandmother passed away at 91, I helped my dad clear out her house filled with a lifetime of belongings. Every room held objects connected to memories, relationships, and family history, but very little had been documented. We had one handwritten list with wishes for about twenty items. Everything else was left to interpretation.
Most families are left making these decisions about a loved one's belongings without context, often during periods of stress or grief.
Every item carries questions:
What is this?
Where did they get it from?
Does anyone even know the story behind it?
Would they have wanted us to keep this?
Does anyone in the family want it?
Legacy Heirloom was created to take the guesswork out of those moments. Not by asking people to document everything they own, but by helping them preserve the things that truly matter and the meaning connected to them.
What it does today
A more meaningful way to preserve family context
Legacy Heirloom is already providing real value for families who want more clarity around the belongings that matter most.
Today, members can:
- Add photos and descriptions for meaningful belongings
- Capture stories through voice, video, or text
- Record wishes and intended recipients
- Invite family members to collaborate
- Download practical reports that complement estate planning and insurance documentation
Many members begin with a few meaningful objects. A wedding ring. An antique lamp. Military medals. The platter used to serve the turkey every Thanksgiving.
The goal is not perfect documentation. The goal is helping your family understand what matters and why.
Founding Families pricing
Founding Families members receive 50% off the standard annual membership
Standard annual membership is $79/year
Use code at checkout
FOUNDING50Members who actively participate by using the platform, sharing feedback, and helping shape the future of Legacy Heirloom will be invited to retain their Founding Families discountin future years.
What we ask in return
What we're looking for
We are looking for people who genuinely want to use the platform and help us improve it through real-world experience.
That includes:
- Using Legacy Heirloom with your own meaningful belongings
- Sharing honest feedback about what works well and what feels confusing
- Extending patience as we continue refining the experience
- Helping us better understand what families truly need during moments of transition, inheritance, and remembrance
You do not need technical expertise.
You do not need to document everything you own.
You do not need your entire family to participate.
You simply need a willingness to begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my whole family to join?
No. Most members begin individually and invite family members over time if and when it feels helpful.
Is Legacy Heirloom only for valuable antiques or collectibles?
No. Legacy Heirloom is designed for the belongings that carry meaning, history, or family context. Sometimes that includes valuable items. Often it does not. It’s for any object with a story worth carrying forward.
Is my information secure and private?
Yes. Your vault contents are encrypted in transit and at rest, and only the family members you invite can see them. We do not sell your data, share it with advertisers, or use it to build behavioral profiles. Full details are in our Privacy Policy.
Will I have access to support?
Yes. Founding Families members have direct access to Megan for questions, feedback, and onboarding support. Reach out any time at megan@mylegacyheirloom.com.
Is the platform complete?
The platform already supports meaningful documentation, family collaboration, and practical reporting workflows. At the same time, it is still evolving and improving based on feedback from early members.
What happens after I join?
After checkout, you’ll receive a welcome email with instructions for getting started along with a few recommended articles and resources.
Join Us Today
Help build a better way to preserve what matters.
Families should not have to piece together meaning from memory, guesswork, or scattered conversations after someone is gone. Founding Families is an opportunity to help shape a more thoughtful approach from the very beginning.
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