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More Reasons to Write an Ethical Will
People chose to write Ethical Wills for a variety of reasons. Whatever the motivation, Ethical Wills come from the heart.
Below are some reasons of the whys:
- To bequeath it to my children and grandchildren
- To affirm what others mean to me
- To articulate what I stand for
- To reflect on my life and share it with my family
- To tell stories that illustrate my values
It's a form in which to:
- Convey feelings thoughts, and truths, that are hard to say face to face
- Express Regrets and apologies
- Fill in knowledge gaps by providing historic or ancestral information that links generations
- Open the door to forgiving and being forgiven
- A spiritual experience that provides a sense of completion to my life
- A loving undertaking that helps my loved ones to let go when my time comes
- Expressions of Love and Gratitude
- Meaningful or personal family stories
AVOID to instill guilt or blame, or attempt to control their lives. That makes the will UNETHICAL and totally defeats the purpose. |
