May and June are busy months if you have a senior in high school or college. There are graduation parties, plans for the future and the hunt for the perfect graduation present.
You want something ‘different’, not the same old ‘cross pen’ or ‘briefcase’ or whatever.
Why not a Durable Power of Attorney? or an Advance Medical Directive?
Lots of graduates don’t think they need these and many don’t think they can afford to pay a lawyer to have these critical documents drafted for them. Unfortunately, the truth is that these are vital documents that every adult should have in place before they are needed. And young adults are one of the groups that is most prone to accidents and might need to have these documents in the next few years.
Once a person reaches the age of 18, he or she is considered a legal adult. This means that Mom and Dad can no longer make legal decisions for them. Mom and Dad can no longer call the school to make arrangements for school work if the child is ill. Mom and Dad can no longer take the child to the hospital and authorize treatment. Mom and Dad can no longer call the insurance company and take over after a car accident.
That is, unless the child has named Mom and/or Dad as their agent under a Power of Attorney.
This year, why not give the graduate in your life something really different? (and really useful!)
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