ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ethical will

An ethical will is like a special letter that some people write to their loved ones. It is not a will that talks about money or things that they are leaving behind, but it talks about their values, beliefs, hopes, and wishes for their loved ones.

Imagine that you have a special friend who you really care about, and you want to tell them some things that are important to you. Maybe you want to tell them that you love them, that you hope they will always be kind to others, or that you want them to follow their dreams.

That's what an ethical will is like. It's a way for people to share their feelings and their advice with the people they care about, even after they are gone. It's a way for them to pass down their wisdom and their legacy to the next generation.

So, even though it's not a will that talks about money or things, it's just as important because it helps people keep the memory of their loved ones alive and cherish their words of wisdom for years to come.