Turning eighteen is a special time in life. High school graduation, new job, and possibly college. While your son or daughter may still seem like a “child” to you, turning eighteen brings about many legal changes for your newly-minted adult. But, there are some things that parents of 18 year olds must know. Parents of eighteen-year-olds no longer have control over their medical, financial and educational information/decisions. They can be left in the dark unless they get some important paperwork in place. We recommend that you talk over these issues with your children to see what works best for your family. Keep in mind that you need to be sensitive to the comfort level of your child. After all, the reason parents have a need for these documents is because your kids are now adults. It is not exactly the basis of an “easy conversation,” but definitely a worthy one.
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