When your child turns 18, a lot changes—but not just for them. For you, as a parent, it can be a surprising shift: legally, you’re no longer automatically entitled to make medical decisions, access their health records, or even get a call from the hospital in case of an emergency. If your child is heading […]
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Preparing for High School Graduation: Estate Planning for Young Adults
High school graduation is an exciting milestone—a time of celebration, transition, and new beginnings. As families prepare their graduates for college, travel, or entering the workforce, one critical topic is often overlooked: estate planning. While young adults may not have substantial assets, they do have legal and medical rights that need protection. Why Estate Planning […]
Protecting Your Young Adult: Estate Planning Essentials for Parents
As a parent, one of the most important things you can do for your young adult is to ensure their future is protected. While we often think of estate planning as something only for older adults, it’s crucial for parents of young adults to consider as well. Whether they’re heading off to college, starting their […]
The Luckiest Gift: A Young Adult Emergency Plan for Your College-Aged Child
As parents, we do everything we can to protect our children—whether they’re young and at home or grown and navigating life on their own. While we may feel like our kids are ready to face the world as they head off to college or begin their careers, there’s an often-overlooked aspect of their future that […]
HIPAA: An Overview for Young Adults
Understanding HIPAA and Its Purpose The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted to provide guidelines to the healthcare industry for protecting patient information and preserving privacy. This is usually a nonissue for minors because parents, as legal guardians, generally have access to their children’s medical information, make most of […]
Happy 18th Birthday! Now What?
Congratulations! You are now legally an adult. Although you may not feel any different, from a legal standpoint, a great deal has changed. When you were a minor (under age 18), your parents were your legal guardians responsible for making all your decisions. Now that you are an adult, their legal authority over you is […]
Every Parent’s Legal Checklist to Complete Before Sending Your Young Adult Off to College
As your child prepares to embark on the exciting journey of college life, there are numerous tasks to handle—packing, arranging accommodations, registering for classes, and more. Amidst all the excitement, one crucial aspect often gets overlooked: legal preparedness. Ensuring your young adult has the right legal documents in place can save a lot of trouble […]
When Your Child Turns 18: Understanding the Need for Estate Planning
Turning 18 is a significant milestone. It marks the transition into adulthood and brings about new freedoms and responsibilities, not just for the young adult but also for their parents. One of the less discussed, yet critically important changes involves how parents can interact with healthcare providers regarding their now-adult child. This is where understanding […]
Legal Adulthood: Rights, Responsibilities, and Preparedness
Stepping into adulthood signifies more than just reaching a certain age; it marks the transition to a phase of life filled with rights, responsibilities, and the need for preparedness. In the eyes of the law, adulthood brings with it a host of legal privileges and obligations. One crucial aspect of this preparedness is ensuring that […]
A Young Adult’s Guide: Navigating the Legal Landscape
Turning 18 marks the beginning of legal adulthood and comes with several significant implications in the eyes of the law. Here are five essential legal aspects that young adults should be aware of when it comes to estate planning. 1. Legal Independence at 18 When a young adult reaches the age of 18, they gain […]