It can help you better live out the end of your life if you know you’re leaving a positive message behind for your loved ones. — dpa
A person close to death typically has many fears. One of the most common is departing without a trace and being forgotten.
“Although they may not be cognizant of it, many people would like to leave a legacy, ” says Dr Sven Gottschling, a palliative care physician and author. By this, he doesn’t mean money or property left to someone in a will, but what’s known as a “heart will” or “ethical will”: a final message of love or guidance, or a special keepsake.
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