Why it’s important for your college-bound young adult to sign both a Health Care Power of Attorney and a financial Durable Power of Attorney before heading off to school.

When your child turns 18, you as a parent lose the automatic legal authority to make medical or financial decisions on their behalf — even in an emergency — because they’re now considered an adult. That’s why it’s so important for college-bound young adults to sign both a Health Care Power of Attorney and a financial Durable Power of Attorney before heading off to school. These documents let you step in if your child is injured, becomes ill, or needs help managing finances while away from home, ensuring you can access medical information, communicate with doctors, and handle urgent matters without delays. A simple planning step now can spare your family stress and uncertainty later.

If you have a kid going off to school this Fall and have questions about Powers of Attorney, give us a call at 253.858.5434 to set up an appointment today. We represent clients throughout Washington and Idaho and are available to meet in person, by phone, or via video conference.