Your Child Turned 18. Are the Right Legal Documents in Place?
Turning 18 is a major milestone—but it also changes a parent’s legal ability to access medical, financial, and educational information or make decisions for their child.
Jamain Law’s Adulting Package helps parents and young adults prepare for this transition with important legal documents and authorizations, including:
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When your child turns 18, they become a legal adult—and your ability as a parent to access medical, financial, and educational information can change immediately. Jamain Law’s Adulting Package helps parents and their young adult children put the proper legal documents and authorizations in place so you can continue to provide support and step in when your child needs you most.
- HIPAA Medical Authorization – Allows parents or designated individuals to receive medical information and communicate with healthcare providers.
- Healthcare Power of Attorney – Authorizes a trusted person to make medical decisions if the young adult is unable to do so.
- Financial Power of Attorney – Permits a trusted individual to manage banking, financial, and legal matters when necessary.
- FERPA Educational Authorization – Grants parents or designated individuals access to college and educational records protected by federal privacy laws.
- Medical Emergency Authorization – Ensures healthcare providers can discuss treatment and emergencies with designated family members.
- Financial Records Authorization – Provides access to important financial information needed to assist with banking, insurance, or other financial matters.
- Personalized Legal Documents – Tailored to the needs of students, young adults, and their families to ensure continued support after age 18.
Whether your child is heading to college, starting a job, moving away from home, or simply entering adulthood, having the proper documents in place can help you provide support when it matters most.
Have a child who is 18 or approaching 18? Contact Jamain Law to learn more about the Adulting Package and the documents your family may need.