Back to School: Prepare Your College Students For Their Future With a Power of Attorney and Advance Directive

Starting college or heading back to school can be an exciting and anxious time for your children. As a parent, the best thing you can do is prepare your children for this new adventure. Additionally, another thing you can do to prepare them for their future further; is to help your college student prepare for their Power of Attorney and Advance Directive documents.

As you know, when your child turns 18, they are legally adults, which comes with additional responsibilities. For example, did you know that after age 18, you and your spouse can no longer decide on healthcare and financial choices for your adult child? For example, what if your child is injured or seriously ill? Who will be in charge of their financial decisions? Since you and your spouse can no longer decide about such matters for your young adult, it is highly recommended to encourage them to protect their future. 

Our Georgia Estate Planning Law Firm celebrates back to school by providing you with an August special, preparing your Power of Attorney and Advance Directive documents for your college students or college-aged students for only $199. 

Power of Attorney and Advance Directive: Why Your College Student Needs These Documents.

You may wonder what a Power of Attorney and Advance Directive is and why these two documents are important. Below, our Atlanta estate planning attorneys explain these two documents and why you need both for your college-age student.

Power of Attorney: is a legal document stating who has the power to manage healthcare, legal, and financial affairs, again in the event of incapacitation. The attorney makes decisions on behalf of the individual in a way that is fair to the person and in line with their wishes. This agent must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind to work in such a capacity. 

Most people choose family members as their power of attorney, such as a parent, brother, sister, or cousin. Others select trusted, close friends or even lawyers. If your child has trouble deciding who should be their power of attorney, encourage them to think about the people they trust the most and who have their best interests in mind. 

Advance Directive: is another equally crucial legal document (that would accompany power of attorney) that outlines the student's healthcare wishes if they cannot make decisions for themselves for any reason. Common reasons for being unable to make such decisions include incapacitation from a severe injury or illness. 

This legal document is also referred to as a living will. Your adult child can change the document however they see fit, such as altering their comfort care or life support preferences. 

To create both of these essential and valuable legal documents, you, your spouse, and your child should consider working with a Georgia Estate Planning Attorney. A legal professional can help ensure the document features all of their wishes and answer any questions. It might seem complex and a bit morbid. However, ensuring your child's future and wishes are protected is essential. 

Parents! Don't Miss Out on August Back to School Special: Call Estate Planning Attorney Jammie Taire Today.

It is essential that your adult children have the proper legal documents to help them prepare for their future. As we mentioned above, for the month of August, we are offering both documents, Power of Attorney and Advance Directive, for only $199. Should your 18-year-old or older child require assistance creating these or any other legal documents, they can contact Georgia estate planning attorney Jammie Taire at Perimeter Law Group, formerly SmithTaire Legal. Call our office at (678) 253-8133, or submit our contact form to schedule an appointment.