Posted on May 18, 2021
Before we know it, the baby we held in our arms just yesterday turns 18, a bright milestone in every young adult’s life.
Prior to a child’s 18th birthday, parents are legally empowered to make all of their medical and financial decisions. But what most people don’t realize is that upon their 18th birthday the young adult is now legally authorized to manage his or her affairs without any interference.
However, if an event, injury or illness renders your young adult unable to make their own decisions, parents now can’t step in and make medical or financial decisions for them — despite the fact you could do this before they turned 18.
After turning 18, your young adult has to legally empower you to make decisions on their behalf. It must be done in advance of any problem occurring, or you won’t be able to help.
Without these documents, parents would have to file for guardianship on an emergency basis and ask the court to authorize them to help their young adult. A Power of Attorney and Living Will saves you tremendous time, money and anguish.
The legal package Price & Price has created is a quick, easy and low-cost opportunity to prepare and execute these important documents. It can make a great 18th birthday gift, giving both you and your young adult legal protection and peace of mind.
Creating these decision-making documents is simple and inexpensive. The cost for these services is currently just $275.00 for the first young adult in the family, and $150.00 for each additional individual.
If your son or daughter is over 18 but doesn’t yet have these documents, get these done. Everyone in the family will be happy you have the legal authority to help your young adult if an unfortunate situation was to ever occur.
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