It takes courage to write an ethical will. In composing an ethical will you come face to face with your life and mortality. You are reminded that we all live in the shadow of death and that each day of life is a precious opportunity. When writing an ethical will you confront yourself. You must look inward to see what essential truths you have learned in a lifetime, face up to your failures and consider what things really count.
Death can happen at any time, even for teenagers and younger children.
It's often best to write important material like this when we are fresh and not pressed for time. Remember, sometimes late in life mental and physical capacities diminish. These make it difficult or even impossible to prepare an ethical will. An ethical will is a gift to the giver and the receiver. It helps clarify values and puts life in perspective.