Empowering Parents With Legal Tools for Life's Next Chapter
When your child reaches 18, they become legal adults overnight. This means:
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Hospitals can legally refuse to share information about your child's condition
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You cannot access educational records or financial accounts
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You have no authority to make decisions if your child is incapacitated
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Healthcare providers must follow your adult child's wishes, not yours
Most parents don't realize this critical legal transition until faced with an emergency situation when it's too late. GoldStar Consulting helps you prepare before a crisis occurs.
Essential Legal Documents Parents Need
When your child turns 18, everything changes. We help you plan for the legal and financial future - so your family stays protected
Healthcare Power of Attorney
Allows you to make medical decisions for your adult child if they become incapacitated.
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Choose medical facilities and doctors
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Approve treatment options and procedures
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Make critical care decisions
Also known as: Healthcare Proxy, Medical POA
HIPAA Authorization
Gives you legal access to your adult child's protected medical information.
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Speak with healthcare providers
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Access medical records and test results
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Receive updates about medical condition
Critical for college students living away from home
Durable Power of Attorney
Enables you to handle financial and legal matters for your adult child.
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Pay bills and manage bank accounts
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File tax returns and handle financial aid
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Deal with insurance claims
Protect their financial wellbeing during emergencies
FERPA Release
Grants you access to your adult child's educational records.
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View grades and academic progress
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Access tuition and financial aid information
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Communicate with school administrators
Essential for parents supporting college students
Advance Healthcare Directive / Living Will
Documents your adult child's wishes regarding medical care if they become unable to communicate.
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Specifies preferences for life-sustaining treatments
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Outlines wishes regarding artificial nutrition
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Clarifies organ donation preferences
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Provides guidance for healthcare proxy
Ensures your child's wishes are respected while giving you peace of mind