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
You finally did it. Congratulations. You got your child graduated from high school and on to the next phase of life. You successfully launched them into the world. And, because you’re reading this, you already know about Mama Bear Legal Forms and how we help parents create young adult
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When her son decided to attend college a thousand miles away from home, Jodi Sheintul knew she needed a solution to provide the support he needed making financial decisions, from a distance. What Jodi couldn’t know was that he would need her help with a medical emergency. A Proactive
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This spring, in communities across America, parents and graduating high school seniors have a very special milestone to mark: the closing of one door and opening of another. For many young adults, this involves enrolling in a college and embarking on a journey of learning away from the town they
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Every parent wants to see their children live happy, successful, fulfilled and self-dependent lives as adults where they can contribute to society in meaningful ways. From diapers to diplomas, getting them there is a joyful journey, even though there may be many moments along the way where both parents and
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It’s an exciting time to be the parent of a high school senior. You’re making a list and checking it twice as you prepare to send your young adult into the next phase of life. As a college student and young adult, they will learn to do many
Young Adult POA Stories
When Tricia Gustafson began the college search process with her daughter, Hanna, last year, she was inundated with information about applying to schools, selecting the best fits, and paying for college. What she hadn’t thought about was the need for a power of attorney for her young adult college
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When Debra Preis learned her son would be going to school at Furman, in Greenville, South Carolina, she was very grateful. A three and a half hour drive away, Rohan would be far enough to have some independence, but close enough for her to get to him should something unexpected
Young Adult POA Stories
When Jennifer Dudley McBride learned her daughter would be going to college at the University of Tennessee, many things went through her mind. Joy, excitement, and a lengthening list of things to get in order before the fall semester. After seeing mentions of Mama Bear Legal Forms’ Young Adult POA
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Thanksgiving is around the corner and with it, an opportunity for college students who have gone away for school to return home for a time of celebration with family. As you feast, have fun, shop and watch football with your young adult child, take a moment to put a power
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If Sarah Smith had a tattoo it would be of a mama bear. Her second child, Hannah, started college this fall. When Sarah’s oldest child went away for school, she worked with a lawyer to get a young adult Power of Attorney form in place. This time around, she
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“Leave your kids alone and let them make mistakes like we did.” “This young adult power of attorney stuff is helicopter parenting madness.” “Stop helicoptering and let your kids grow up.” These are common comments parents make in our Facebook group. And, as well-meaning as those comments are, we believe
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Summer is an exciting time. For families, it’s time to take that trip they’ve been planning. For new college students, it’s a time of transition and preparation. For parents, the summer months mean helping their students get ready for the next stage of their lives. For many,
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Those were the words that Doctor Jason Feinstein’s college-age son shared with him over the phone. Being a doctor, Jason thought it sounded like dehydration, but still advised his son to seek medical attention. What happened next was almost a doctor’s worst nightmare. His son called from an