When our children turn 18 (age 19 in Nebraska and Alabama), we lose automatic legal authority over their medical decisions, education records, and financial matters. That sounds dramatic, but in most of our everyday lives, we usually don’t even realize that this change has occurred. As parents, we get
Sending a child to college comes with a lot of trust. You trust that they will be safe, that help is available if something goes wrong, and that you will be contacted if there is a real emergency. What many parents don’t realize is that once a child turns
When college students come home for Thanksgiving, the house comes back to life: full of familiar voices, new stories, overflowing laundry baskets, and reminders that time moves fast. Between leftovers, movie nights, and catching up, this short visit also offers a quiet opportunity to take care of something that may
When Your Student Turns 18 and the Rules Change Overnight It happens quietly, without fanfare, but the day your student turns 18, something big changes. The law now sees your child as an adult. That means doors that were once wide open—doctor’s offices, school records, even bank accounts—
This time of year, parents are moving kids into dorms, helping them settle into new routines, and double-checking that their college students have what they need to succeed. For many families, that also included signing powers of attorney so their young adult is protected in case of an emergency. But
Why Every Young Adult Should Have Power of Attorney Forms — Even If You’re Totally Healthy Hey there — if you’re 18 or older, this post is for you. You’re officially an adult. You make your own decisions, sign your own forms, and manage your own life. That’s
At Mama Bear we’re all about helping you prepare for the season of parenting that comes after high school — when your teen is technically an adult, but you’re still their go-to for everything from health emergencies to housing questions. We’ve talked with thousands of parents preparing for
March is the perfect time for college students to start thinking about summer opportunities. While summer might seem far off, the best internships and job opportunities fill up quickly, and planning ahead ensures they won’t be scrambling for options once the semester ends. Whether they’re looking to build
What Every Parent Needs to Know Sending your child off to college is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with new challenges—especially when it comes to handling health emergencies from a distance. Whether it’s a bad case of the flu, a sports injury, or something more serious,
As life progresses, we find ourselves in the unique position of being sandwiched between the needs of our children and the needs of our aging parents. This juncture, aptly termed the “sandwich generation,” presents a flood of new challenges and responsibilities. Among these, ensuring the well-being and legal preparedness of
You’re organized. You’re packed. You’ve gotten your college student stocked and supplied and ready to go away for school. You completed your young adult POA through Mama Bear Legal Forms AND you got it notarized. Phew. You can breathe a sigh of relief knowing you’ve done
You’ve done it. You created your Young Adult POA documents through Mama Bear Legal Forms. You filled out all the information. You printed the documents. You downloaded the app. You’re done, right? Not quite. There’s one more important step. And it’s the one that often trips