Graduation Is A Huge Step Forward. Is Your Child Still Protected?

Graduation is a proud and exciting milestone. Whether your child is finishing high school or college, they’re stepping into a new chapter filled with independence, opportunity, and responsibility.

But there’s one important change most parents don’t realize:

Once your child turns 18, you no longer have the automatic legal authority to make medical or financial decisions on their behalf.

That means in an emergency, you could be left unable to:

• Speak with doctors about their condition
• Access critical medical information
• Hccess critical medical information

For many families, this comes as a surprise, often at the worst possible time.

How To Protect Your Child Post-Graduation

To help families navigate this transition, we’re offering a limited-time Graduation Planning Package designed specifically for young adults and their parents.

This essential package includes:

• Simple Will – Ensures that your child’s wishes are clearly documented
• Healthcare Directive / Living Will – Outlines their medical preferences if they cannot speak for themselves in an emergency
• Durable Power of Attorney – Allows a trusted person (like you) to step in when needed
• FERPA Authorization – Allows you to access your child’s academic records, grades, transcripts, financial aid information, and disciplinary information

These documents are straightforward, affordable, and incredibly important as your child enters adulthood.

Because Independence Doesn’t Mean You Stop Being There For Them

Your role as a parent doesn’t end at graduation. It simply evolves.

Putting these legal protections in place means:

• Your child’s voice is honored in critical moments
• You can step in and help when it truly matters
• Your family avoids unnecessary stress, delays, and legal barriers in an emergency

It’s a small step that can provide immense relief for both you and your child.

An Affordable Graduation Planning Package, Here For A Limited Time!

To make this process easy, we’re offering our Graduation Planning Package at a special, limited-time rate.

Before your child begins the next stage of life, make sure their wishes are protected and that you can quickly step in and help if needed.

Remember, without these added protections, parents are legally shut out of their child’s finances, academic information, medical data, and healthcare decisions at age 18.

These are barriers no family needs to face during an emergency. Protect your child, their healthcare wishes, and your peace of mind today.

Protect Your Graduating Child, And Schedule A Consultation Today

Don’t wait for an emergency to protect your child’s future! Appointments are filling quickly this Spring, so be sure to reach out at your earliest convenience.

Ensure their next chapter is safe, and that you can still be there for them when it matters most. Contact Biernacki & Associates, P.C. to schedule your Graduation Planning Session today.