But Did You Know It’s Really for Every 18-Year-Old?
By now, you’ve probably seen us talking about our Back-to-School Package, and if you have a college student heading off this fall, you may already know why these documents are so important.
But here’s something many people don’t realize.
This package isn’t just for college students. It’s for every young adult turning 18.
Whether they’re heading to college, starting a full-time job, joining the military, taking a gap year, attending trade school, or even continuing to live at home, turning 18 comes with important legal changes.
Turning 18 Changes More Than You Think
The day your child turns 18, they become a legal adult.
That means parents no longer automatically have the legal authority to make medical or financial decisions for them if something unexpected happens.
Even if your child still lives at home. Even if they’re on your health insurance. Even if you’re helping pay their bills.
Without the proper legal documents, you may not be able to speak with their doctors, make medical decisions in an emergency, or help manage important financial matters if they’re unable to do so themselves.
Why We Call It Our Back-to-School Package
This time of year naturally reminds families that their children are growing up and beginning new chapters. That’s why we offer our Back-to-School Package during the busy back-to-school season.
But the truth is, these documents aren’t about school.
They’re about adulthood.
Every young adult should have these essential documents in place, regardless of what their next step looks like.
What’s Included?
Our Back-to-School Package includes four essential estate planning documents:
- Durable Financial Power of Attorney
- Healthcare Power of Attorney
- HIPAA Authorization
- Living Will
These documents allow your newly adult child to appoint trusted individuals, often their parents, to step in if they are ever unable to make decisions for themselves.
Don’t Wait for an Emergency
No one expects an accident or illness. The best time to put these documents in place is before they’re ever needed.
If someone in your family has recently turned 18, now is the perfect time to have this conversation.
Whether they’re packing for a dorm room, reporting to their first job, learning a trade, serving our country, or simply living at home while planning their future, these documents are just as important.
Schedule Your Back-to-School Package Today
Contact Robert M. Goldberg & Associates today at 770-229-5729 to schedule a consultation for our Back-to-School Package and help your family prepare for whatever comes next.
And if you’d like to learn more about why these documents matter, be sure to watch our free Estate Planning webinar.
