As your child heads off to college, there are countless details to prepare for. Packing lists? Check. Dorm assignments? Check. Class schedules? Check. But there’s one important back-to-school item that rarely makes the list: legal planning!
Once your child turns 18, they’re legally an adult. This means parents can no longer automatically access medical information, make healthcare decisions, or handle certain financial matters on their behalf in an emergency.
MRC’s Cassidy Russell breaks down the three simple but powerful documents that can help protect your college-aged child and provide peace of mind for the whole family.