In the media, we hear a lot about the importance of writing a will, or at least a living will. But have you ever heard of an ethical will? “It’s basically a letter that we write to the people we care ...

As we get older, we tend to understand the importance of having our affairs in order. We conscientiously prepare with wills, trusts and advanced care directives. For 25 years, Rachael Freed has been ...

For the most part, a will only deals with legal concerns. Having a will is usually essential and it’s regularly part of your more comprehensive estate plan. We also strongly advocate writing an ...

When he began writing about ethical wills in the 1970s, former San Diego Rabbi Jack Riemer would spend much of his time explaining this ancient Jewish tradition before he could even get into the ...

Ethical wills incorporate a new concept: sharing values and principles. These days, it's not so much how much money you give but why. One concept gaining momentum among financial advisors is ethical ...

Marc Agronin (@MarcAgronin) is a geriatric psychiatrist at Miami Jewish Health and the author of “The End of Old Age: Living a Longer, More Purposeful Life” and “The Dementia Caregiver” My colleague’s ...

This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. When people find out Debby Mycroft helps people write ethical wills, she always gets a predictable response: The Lament. Back To Top ...