Ethical wills are gifts from the heart. Unlike a will of inheritance that gives directions for the dispersal of one's valuables, an ethical will disperses one's values, thoughts, and philosophies.
Here is an excerpt from an ethical will, written by Don Schmitz to his children and grandchildren:
Dear Jeff, Andrew, and Ted, Grandchildren:
It is my hope in writing my ethical will that I will be able to record for posterity some of my values and my visions for the future. I hope this will help each of you as you plan and carry out your life....I want you, my family, to know how important you all are in my life and how much I love you...."
From Ethical Wills 2nd Edition, Barry Baines, M.D.
If you are interested in having me help you on an individual basis or lead a workshop for your organization, please contact me.
Workshop Format |
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| Informational |
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| Short, 1-2 hours |
Handouts/Book |
Writing practice |
| Half Day 3 hours |
Handouts/Book/beverages |
Draft of ethical will |
| Multi Short Sessions 3-4 2 hour sessions |
Handouts/Book/ |
Draft of ethical will |
| Full day |
Handouts/Book/beverages/snacks |
Draft of ethical will |