The Touching History of Ethical Wills
Ethical wills differ from traditional wills, focusing on the intangible heritage of love, values, and wisdom passed down through generations. These heartfelt writings have deep historical roots, with records dating back to biblical times when elders transmitted blessings and teachings through written communication. Such documents served as a means to preserve family values, ensuring that the emotions and connections within the family remain intact.
An ethical will functions as a love letter, capturing stories, memories, and life lessons. These documents unite families, providing a bridge between the past, present, and future. By documenting your values and experiences, you create a legacy that inspires your descendants to cherish and uphold family traditions.
Crafting a Legacy of Values and Wisdom
An ethical will is a powerful tool for reflecting on and recording your values, principles, and life experiences. It is a message of love and encouragement, offering future generations guidance and a sense of connection to their heritage.
Consider incorporating anecdotes and lessons that shaped your character. Share stories of resilience, perseverance, and love to provide your children and grandchildren with a blueprint for navigating life’s challenges.
Conserving Stories and Traditions in the Family
The family tree is rooted in stories and traditions that define its legacy. By preserving these in an ethical will, you not only document the past but also provide a roadmap for the future. These narratives strengthen familial bonds and ensure that traditions endure.
Include personal letters, messages, and memories that encapsulate your family’s history and values. Such documents create a sense of belonging and continuity, ensuring that each generation understands its role in the family’s ongoing story.
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Extending Human Connection to Future Generations
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of an ethical will is its ability to connect with future generations. Your words serve as a beacon of guidance, imparting life lessons and fostering emotional connections that transcend time.
Imagine leaving insights into parenting or life skills that your descendants can carry forward. By sharing your beliefs and experiences, you create an emotional legacy that inspires love and understanding for generations to come.
How to Write an Ethical Will: A Guide
Writing an ethical will for the first time may feel daunting, but with the right approach, it can be a deeply rewarding experience. Start by reflecting on life experiences, values, and lessons you wish to share.
Use legacy writing toolkits or templates to organise your thoughts. Focus on storytelling to convey your message with emotional depth. Include episodes of resilience, moments of joy, and lessons from adversity to provide a comprehensive view of your journey.
Remember, there are no strict guidelines—your ethical will should reflect your unique perspective and voice. Edit thoughtfully, and consider seeking advice from legacy writing experts or taking a legacy writing course to ensure your message resonates with future generations
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What you can secure in your Evaheld Legacy Vault
1. Family History & Legacy
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4. Messages for Milestone Occasions
5. Legacy Letters, Ethical Wills & Legacy Statements
6. Life Lessons, Advice, Wisdom
7. Love, Appreciation & Encouragement
8. Future Generations
9. Forgiveness and Reconciliation
10. Funeral Preferences & Messages
11. Digital & Accessible Advance Care Directive
12. Health & Care Preferences
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The Benefits of preserving your personal and family story and legacy with an Evaheld Legacy Vault
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2. You’ve secured your family story, history and legacy with the perfect family heirloom and tribute to your family and past generations!
3. You’ve told your story and shared your truths so that they will be a constant source of inspiration and wisdom for your loved ones and future generations.
4. You’ve prepared a priceless gift for your loved ones, that will continue to keep on giving, such as when they receive future milestone messages from you on significant dates many years into the future, ensuring that whenever they need support, you’ll be there.
5. You’ve preserved the important stories and legacies of loved ones that have passed, so that that knowledge is carried forward to future generations and not lost with you.
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At Evaheld we believe that everyone’s story and legacy is worth sharing, so if you or someone you know needs some hardship assistance, please reach out and let us know, and someone from our team will ensure that money will not prevent anyone from securing their story, connections and legacy for loved ones and future generations. Because at Evaheld we believe that “Connection is all we have,” and that every single story and legacy is worth preserving!
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