What is the difference between a living will and last will?
Basically appropriately named, a living will determines what happens to you in life and a last will determines what happens to your estate upon death. A living will is used to make your wishes known regarding life-prolonging medical treatments in the event of incapacity. This will alleviate any confusion regarding your treatment should you become terminally ill or be in a persistent vegetative state. They typically do not become effective until your doctor certifies your condition as stated above. A last will is a legal document that determines the distribution of your estate upon death. Without a last will, the laws of the state will decide what to do with your property, and may distribute assets to various relatives, including cousins and remaining heirs.
