College Age Power of Attorney Packet

Sending your child off to college is a proud milestone—but it’s also one that comes with a surprising legal blind spot most parents don’t discover until it’s too late.

Once your child turns 18, you no longer have automatic rights to make financial or medical decisions on their behalf, even in an emergency. Legally, they’re an adult. That means if your son or daughter is hospitalized or needs help managing a bank account or lease, you may be powerless to assist—unless you have the right legal documents in place.

Why a Power of Attorney is Essential for College Students

1. Medical Emergencies Happen
   Accidents, mental health crises, unexpected illnesses—no one wants to think about them, but they do occur. Without a Healthcare and Mental Health Power of Attorney, you may not be able to access medical information or make decisions if your child is unconscious or incapacitated.
2. Financial Situations Can Get Complicated
   If your student studies abroad, travels, or simply needs help with financial matters, a Financial Power of Attorney allows you to manage bank accounts, pay bills, deal with landlords, or speak with loan providers on their behalf.
3. The Law Doesn’t Care That You’re the Parent
   Hospitals and banks follow federal privacy laws. Without these POAs, institutions can (and will) deny you access to your child’s information—even in an emergency.

Peace of Mind for Only $75

We’ve created an Attorney-Crafted College Age Power of Attorney Packet that includes:

✅ Financial Power of Attorney
✅ Healthcare and Mental Health Power of Attorney
✅ Living Will
✅ HIPAA Medical Release
✅ Simple instructions and explanations
✅ All documents created by our attorneys

This packet is tailored specifically for college-age adults and designed to comply with legal standards in Arizona, so your family is protected. Note, if your child is going out of state for college these documents will also work out-of-state.