The College Readiness Legal Shield: Protecting Your Graduate as They Turn 18

The College Readiness Legal Shield:

Protecting Your Graduate as They Turn 18

Graduation is a major milestone filled with celebration, packing lists, and tearful goodbyes. But as high school graduates turn 18 and head off to college, trade school, or their next big chapter, parents are often surprised by a sudden legal reality: the day your child turns 18, you lose the legal right to make decisions for them or even access their medical and financial records.

If an unexpected illness, accident, or emergency happens while your student is away, healthcare providers and financial institutions are bound by privacy laws like HIPAA. Without legal authorization, you could be left in the dark during a critical moment.

At Betwixt & Between Law, PLLC, we designed the College Readiness Legal Shield—a streamlined legal package created specifically for parents of young adults transitioning into independence.

What Is Included in the Student Legal Shield?

Our Young Adult Legal Shield provides four essential legal protections:

• Designation of Healthcare Surrogate: Authorizes you to make medical decisions on your student’s behalf if they become incapacitated or unable to communicate.

• HIPAA Authorization: Allows doctors and hospitals to share medical status, treatment plans, and updates with you directly, avoiding frustrating privacy brick walls.

• Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA): Grants you authority to assist with financial matters, lease agreements, banking issues, or administrative tasks if your student needs help while away.

• Declaration of Preneed Guardian: Ensures that if a guardian ever needs to be appointed by a court, your student's designated choice is clearly documented beforehand.

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Peace of Mind for the Next Chapter

Sending a child out into the world is hard enough—worrying about legal barriers during an emergency shouldn't add to that stress. Setting up these foundational estate planning documents before move-in day takes very little time and gives your family protection when it matters most.

Ready to Protect Your Graduate?

Give your student independence—and give yourself peace of mind. Contact Betwixt & Between Law, PLLC today to schedule a consultation or learn more about our fixed-fee young adult package options.

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