The terms Living Will and Living Trust may seem a bit vague and easily misunderstood. At times people even use them interchangeably. However, a living will is different from a Living Trust. Although both may share a number of similar characteristics, you need to know their exact definitions to be able to fully utilize them to your advantage.
Illness, severe injury and death are unpleasant subjects, not easy to think about and talk about. But no matter how delicate and unpleasant the subject, it is vitally important to be prepared in advance so that you will receive the kind – or extent – of medical treatment you want. That is why a Living Will is so important.