As a young mother, I had a terrifying experience one night as I held my newborn son. He was a very difficult pregnancy and even worse delivery, where I very nearly came close to dying. As I held him that night, I realized that if something had happened to me, he being too young to remember, the love and sacrifice I had offered him would be forgotten. I would be forgotten. That terrifying thought confirmed within me a desire to leave a legacy, a way for him to know and understand who his mother is, and the things I value. I wanted to make an impact on his life, even if I wasn’t around to personally do it.
An Ethical Will was my answer. Ethical Wills are a means to pass on the values you’ve lived by and the lessons you’ve learned. Because they don’t document every life event, they are shorter and easier to do than a full Life Legacy. They get to the heart of your story and explain who is at the core. Ethical Wills are perfect for those who haven’t lived a lifetime yet, those whose lifetime is getting shorter, or those who need a great place to start for the rest of their story.
- Preserve your handwriting: Use the Organizer as your final product, since it’s already been printed on archival acid-free paper.
- Go Digital: Type your notes from the Organizer, and distribute multiple copies. Be sure to use archival ink and paper.
- Do it all: Create a digital book, add pictures, and distribute multiple copies. We would LOVE to design one for you. Check out the pictures on the top right, they are books we’ve made for clients. (Around $300).
Our Ethical Will Organizer is user friendly and straight forward, keeping with the true beauty of Ethical Wills. The Organizer is 58 pages, printed on acid-free paper, and spiral bound. Paypal account or credit cards accepted. Now also available as an eBook.
Organizer ($14.95)
Organizer eBook ($10)
What is an Ethical Will?
- Ethical Wills are a short concise summary of values and lessons, and a way to share life experiences. They are the heart of a life story and so are rich in emotional content. Ethical Wills are intended to be shared with those very close in relationship to you, as they are filled with personal information and insight.
- Ethical Wills are NOT legal documents, so you don’t need a lawyer to do one.
- History: They are an ancient tradition (found in many forms of scripture) with a modern twist. Used anciently by patriarchs, fathers, or kings to pass down wisdom. Now they are used by anyone to share life experiences and values.
Why should I write an Ethical Will?
- If you want to influence those closest to you
- If you want to want to explain your life decisions
- If you want to be remembered when you die
- If you want to save time and energy when writing your life story
- If you want to help others make better decisions
- If you want to pass on your wisdom
How can I get started?
- Purchase an Ethical Will Organizer, fill it out, then pass it out.
- Participate in a teleclass (class over the phone), and receive a digital Organizer as part of class materials. (e-book)
- Schedule a group presentation where we can teach you in a more intimate setting. Be the contact person and receive a FREE Organizer* for scheduling the presentation.
What do I do when I’m done?
- Preserve your handwriting: Use the Organizer as your final product, since it’s already been printed on archival acid-free paper.
- Go Digital: Type your notes from the Organizer, and distribute multiple copies. Be sure to use archival ink and paper.
- Do it all: Create a digital book, add pictures, and distribute multiple copies. We would LOVE to design one for you. Check out the pictures on the top right, they are books we’ve made for clients. (Around $300).
Are there other books that share this concept?
- “Letters From Dad” by Greg Vaughn
- “The Ultimate Gift” by Jim Stovall
- “The Last Lecture” by Randi Pausch
- “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Album