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We all want to be remembered and everyone leaves something behind...
While a traditional will legally defines which monetary or tangible items you want to leave to your heirs, an ethical will helps you bestow your values, hopes, and life's lessons to family, friends, and community. Our trained facilitators, workbooks, and on-line tools will help you develop a complete, personalized ethical will to help you pass your values onto your loved ones and each generation to come. Or join our Ethical Wills Facilitator's Training Workshops to learn how to conduct ehtical wills seminars and writing workshops.
1. Ethical Wills: Putting Your Values on Paper (Second Edition), Barry K. Baines, M.D., 2006, Da Capo Press. $14.95.
This comprehensive book resource is ideal for learning about ethical wills and how to craft one. Information includes the history of ethical wills, more than 20 examples of ethical wills, and easy-to-follow exercises that help guide you through the process. Copies will be signed by the author.
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2. The Ethical Will Writing Guide Workbook by Barry K. Baines, MD, 2001, Josaba Ltd. $4.95
One approach to writing an ethical will is to have a topic outline and a number of items to choose from. This is an ideal approach for someone who needs a formatted guide to get started. This method allows you to create a draft in about an hour. You can then refine and add to your draft later using writing exercises or a more open-ended approach such as keeping a journal.
The 27-page Workbook contains general information about ethical wills and a complete outline structure with dozens of item choices to help you create a solid rough draft of your ethical will.
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3. The Ethical Will Resource Kit by Barry K. Baines, MD, 1998, Josaba Ltd. $7.00
The Ethical Will Resource Kit is an expanded version of the earlier edition. However,the general format and contents are similar.
In the Resource Kit you will find additional background information on ethical wills, tips and examples of how to write an ethical will, and a much richer "Creating Your First Draft" section. In this section, you will find an additional series of easy-to-follow exercises to help you create the first draft of your ethical will. A section for note-taking and jotting down ideas is also included.
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4. The Ethical Will Gift Pack: $32.00
Everything you need for creating, documenting and preserving your ethical will. The gift pack includes:
• A signed copy of Ethical Wills: Putting your Values on Paper—Second Edition
• A copy of The Ethical Will Writing Guide Workbook
• One sheet of hand designed and painted archival paper
• Three sheets of blank archival paper
• Archival adhesive corners
• One archival ink pen (black ink)
• One embossed Ethical Will Archival Folder
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5. Ethical Will Workshop Leader’s Guide: $250.00
Comprehensive Workshop Leaders Guide by Barry K. Baines, MD for training certified Ethical Wills workshop facilitators. The curriculum is provided within an easy-to-usethree-ring binder. Or check out our Training Workshops should you wish to receive group training to become a facilitator.
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6. Create Your Custom Ethical Will Keepsake Book: $125.00
Write your Ethical Will for your family and protect it forever as a cherished keepsake book. Simply send us your final Ethical Will document, a title for your book,and up to 12 photos (make sure they are not copyright protected by a professional photographer). We'll create a beautiful 7x7 inch, color, hardcover book for you to share with your loved ones - up to 25 pages. Additional copies can be ordered for $50 each.
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7. Ethical Will Software: $7.50
Putting Your Values on Paper®: The Ethical Will Writing Guide Valueware® Software by Barry K. Baines, MD. This software will run on Windows 95/98/NT or newer, but not on Windows Vista.
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8. Ethical Will Facilitator's Training Workshops: $800.00* or save $50.00 with early registration
This workshop is designed for those interested in conducting variable length ethical will seminars and writing workshops and for working individually with clients. Previous knowledge or familiarity with the concept of ethical wills is helpful, but not necessary. For more information about the course curriculum, call the facilitator, Barry at 612.518.2642. *You will have an option to deduct $250 if you have already purchased a copy of the Ehtical Wills Workshop Leader's Guide. Workshop dates and locations are as follows:
Session 1: February 26-28, 2010 in Sacramento, CA: $750 by January 1 - early registration; $800 by January 26 - final registration
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Session 2: April 9-11, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN: $750 by Feb 21 - early registration; $800 by March 5 - final registration
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Session 3: June 11-13, 2010 in Denver, CO: $750 by April 22 - early registration; $800 by May 8 - final registration
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Session 4: September 24-16, 2010 in Boston, MA: $750 by August 4 - early registration; $800 by August 26 - final registration
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Ethical Will Testimonials:
Keepsake Book:
"I have just received two hardbound copies of my ethical will published by Celebrations of Life. I am simply thrilled with the end result. My family's photographs have been beautifully positioned throughout the words of my ethical will. The quality is first rate and extremely professional. The team at Celebrations of Life were great to work with and very helpful. I was also pleased with their attention to detail. I believe that my two daughters will treasure having my ethical will keepsake book for years to come! - Lin J.
Software:
"I think the program offers a good framework for people who may have trouble getting started with writing an ethical will. It provides many good options and ideas for people to think about and include in their will, without which, they may be too intimidated about the process or at least unclear about what to say or do so that they end up never actually writing one. So I think the Writing Guide software is one of those things that you can say, ”If not for this program, Mr. or Mrs. X may never have written their ethical will."
- Nancy Dougherty
"The program is beautifully organized with good detail. It's well planned and executed, and there are excellent suggestions for thought provoking consideration by writers. Those needing assistance and a format will benefit greatly from this program."
- JoAnne Dahlmeier, Tempe, AZ
"I found the program had a very logical interface and it was easy to use. It was also aesthetically pleasing. The item choices were universal, but also suggestive of a personal situation, so they could be used without addition."
- Bob Johnson
"The word processor interface was easy to use. The suggested text helped to jog my thinking, and the subjects covered were well chosen."
- Ken Wheeler, Winter Park, FL
"The program was clear, easy to follow, and helps to build confidence."
- Stuart Ray
Book and Workbook:
"Dr. Baines's book is an invaluable resource for my client's, as well as a resource for me in my work in the field."
- Midge Bongard Frailich
"In our world of materialistic accumulation, Ethical Wills: Putting Your Values on Paper helps an individual realize that the most valuable thing that can be left to heirs is a "love letter." It is heart touching to read the samples of ethical wills which Dr. Baines shares with his readers; especially emotional is the one that the author's own father wrote when he knew he was dying. The book shows that creating a written legacy is a treasure from one's heart, an intangible gift, and can be done by anyone whether rich or poor."
- Linda Lipinski, Creator of A Legacy To Remember®
"Your workbook and other resources that you so generously offer I have found to be of great help. Before I give a workshop, I always review your material and in doing so I'm reminded of your training workshop that I attended in Boston. Your material is clearly written and the handouts for the participants have been very helpful."
- Ira Smolin, NYC
I have been pleased to recommend The Ethical Will Writing Guide Workbook to my workshop participants, and for many people the prompts you provide are just what they need to move forward with their ethical wills. The workbook and your book, Ethical Wills, are wonderful resources for people who want to learn more about this important work. Thank you!
- Karen Soorian
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