From birth until age 18, parents have the authority to make all medical and financial decisions for their children. However, once your child turns 18, they are considered legal adults, entitled to privacy and protection of their personal information.
Imagine a scenario where your child faces a medical issue while away at college or you need to contact their bank about a debit card account. By law, doctors, hospitals, and financial institutions are prohibited from disclosing certain personal, medical, and financial information without consent. The solution?
Power of attorney documents. To continue supporting your child as they transition into adulthood, having power of attorney documents in place is essential.
If you would like to learn more about power of attorney documents for your college-bound child, join us for an educational webinar hosted by MLC's Kelly T. Braun.
From birth until age 18, parents have the authority to make all medical and financial decisions for their children. However, once your child turns 18, they are considered legal adults, entitled to privacy and protection of their personal information.
Imagine a scenario where your child faces a medical issue while away at college or you need to contact their bank about a debit card account. By law, doctors, hospitals, and financial institutions are prohibited from disclosing certain personal, medical, and financial information without consent. The solution?
Power of attorney documents. To continue supporting your child as they transition into adulthood, having power of attorney documents in place is essential.
