Best Probate Attorneys in Cranston, RI

In the event of an emergency, who would make decisions on your adult child's behalf? As we settle into a new school year and send our children off to college or the “real” world, we are reminded that they are no longer our little babies. We have prepared them with school supplies and settled them into dorms or first apartments. During these exciting and emotional times, they start to make a transition from dependent children to independent young adults. Once your children turn 18, in the eyes of the law they are adults, and your rights as a parent to manage their medical or financial decisions diminish. To protect them during what could be very vulnerable and emotional times, it’s important to sit them down to review and sign the following documents. Medical Power of Attorney - Allows you to make medical decisions on your adult child's behalf. You can access medical records and converse with the medical team. HIPAA document - A release that allows you to obtain medical information from their care team. Durable Power of Attorney - This allows you to step in to manage their finances if they can't manage these matters themselves. Living Will - Addresses such things as your child’s wishes regarding life-extending medical treatment and organ donations. Although we hope to never face the need to use these documents, the truth is that we never know. If your family could use guidance in drafting these documents - I am happy to help.