SoWE (Source of Wealth Essay) is a characterization of sources and a chronological description of family wealth with spotlights on the key aspects and the most controversial data. It is signed by the capital founder. Sometimes their spouse or someone else witnesses it. A SoWE is drafted in the capital founder's native language and in English. It is recommended to also prepare SoWE in the language of the countries in which passports, residence permits your family members have, and where you keep your financial or other assets.