The term living will is misconceived times and again. The living wills are far too different from the customary wills which is used to keep forward your last wishes or to tell how or when you possession will be distributed. The living wills are actually legal documents which make known to ones desires and wishes regarding life prolonging medical treatments. The living will is actually a health care directive also known as advance directive, through which a person can inform your desires for medical treatment to the doctor in the event when the person becomes unable to speak for himself. It also a person to give a specific type of power of attorney or health care proxy, in which an individual can appoint some to make decision on their behalf when they are incapacitated.  It is also required by many doctors and hospital for performing a major medical procedure.

A living will is also confused with a living trust however, these two are separate testamentary. A living trust is similar to trust form after ones death however, it is nothing same as living will. A living trust is established for the management of assets and estate possessed by any one, be it a personal property or real state. It allows one to transfer the estate to an artificial legal entity known as trustee, who can manage it for you and you being the beneficiary can attain the benefits. The living trusts are soared over the wills as people believe it more beneficial over the traditional wills. The living trust are also preferred as they allow one to be the grantor of his own trust and can manage the assets as long as one is willing and able to and can eventually can makes provisions for a successor trustee to take over in place.

Living wills as well as living trust are two very basic but different options for estate planning. Thus, it is better to consult a lawyer to avoid complications while estate planning. Carroll Law Firm is reputed firms having experienced attorney operating in Arizona, Anthem with the goal to protect the rights of the clients fully. Therefore we recommend that our clients consider executing Business & Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Living Will, and when appropriate, Trusts. We can develop and administer these documents for you. Whether your potential estate needs are simple or complex, The Carroll Law Firm handles each plan with integrity and practices good communication with their clients.