I get that young adults often do not think about estate planning.  There is more to it, however, than whether your brother or best friend is going to get your car, or your favorite pair of jeans, if something were to happen to you.

Before turning 18, your parents or legal guardians have the legal right to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated (whether you like it or not). This right changes once you become a legal adult.

After turning 18, you get to choose who makes decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so. This is done through a document called a durable Power of Attorney (POA).

A durable POA doesn’t take away your rights or give anyone else power unless something happens and you are unable to make decisions for yourself, such as through a serious accident or illness. In that case, the POA allows your chosen person to make medical and financial decisions for you. It can also grant access to your educational records and the ability to communicate with your school’s administrative offices.

Many young adults designate their parent(s) for these decisions, while others may prefer to exclude one or both parents.

I can help you think through these decisions and prepare the POA documents at a discounted rate for those aged 18-26.