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Article: Ethical wills leave a note of wisdom, inspiration and humor from the departed
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- Daily Breeze
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- July 5, 2004
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A few years ago I visited the home of a couple where a large
framed manuscript titled "Guide to My Grandchildren" was prominently
displayed on a wall.
The guide was written to the couple's three children by their
grandfather, who wanted to share his values on hard work, family and
kindness for them to keep.
The grandfather has passed away. The three children are all grown
now.
The parents, when doing their own estate planning, asked the
children which personal items, such as furniture or jewelry, they
would like to have.
To their surprise, what all three wanted most was the original
copy of "Guide to My Grandchildren." So they had to draw straws.
Grandpa, whether he knew it or not, had ...