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Young Adults (18+)

When your child turns 18, they legally become an adult. While this is an exciting milestone, it also comes with significant changes that many parents don’t realize. As a parent, you lose the automatic ability to make medical, financial, or legal decisions for your child—or even access basic information about their health or finances.

We help families prepare for this new stage of life by ensuring young adults have the essential legal documents they need to stay protected. Whether your child is heading to college, starting a career, or exploring independence, we can help you safeguard their future and ensure you can support them when they need it most.

Estate Planning is Important for Young Adults

Without proper legal planning, a medical emergency or financial issue could leave your young adult—and you—feeling powerless during a critical time. If your 18-year-old is hospitalized or incapacitated, you may not be able to access vital information or make decisions for their care without court approval, causing unnecessary delays and stress. Estate planning for young adults provides the peace of mind that comes from knowing you can speak with doctors, access medical information, and manage their financial affairs if needed. By taking these proactive steps, you ensure their wishes are honored and they remain protected as they navigate the transition into independence.

How Can We Help?

Don’t leave their future to chance—give your young adult the legal protections they need to thrive in this next stage of life. Our services provide the essentials your adult child needs to stay protected while empowering you to continue supporting them. Every child over the age of 18 should have their own set of estate planning documents, to include:

  • Health Care Proxy: Grants you or another trusted individual the ability to make medical decisions if your young adult is unable to.
  • HIPAA Authorization: Ensures you have access to their medical information during emergencies.
  • Durable Power of Attorney: Allows you to manage their financial and legal affairs if they are incapacitated.
 

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Do you need more information or answers to your questions about Wills, Trusts, or guardianship for minor children? We’re available to help. From our office in Acton, we serve clients across Massachusetts.

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