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 What is the difference between a Last Will and Testament and a Living Will? View Question: www.baskinfleece.com

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Many people confuse these two documents and sometimes believe they are the same document.  They are two very different estate planning documents.  A living will is a legal document, sometimes referred to as an advanced directive.  In Florida, a living will deals with whether a person wants to be kept alive by life prolonging measures when they have a terminal condition, end-stage co...
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