The Phone Call Every Parent Dreads
I got the phone call that all parents dread...
I got the phone call that all parents dread: “Dad, I’m in the hospital.”
Long-time readers know that my son attended a college 1000 miles from home. That long distance made that phone call even more painful. What could I do for my son from 1000 miles away? I booked the next flight out and was relieved when I arrived at the hospital to find my son awake, alert, and in good spirits. To make a long story short, my son was fine, having only suffered a severe allergic reaction.
Relieved and thankful, I began to think about what would have happened if he had not been able to make that call - if he had been incapacitated. Would I have even been made aware of his situation? Who would have advocated and made medical decisions for him?
When our kids turn 18, we lose the ability to legally help them in emergency situations unless the proper paperwork is in place. That is why I recommend Mama Bear Legal Forms Young Adult Power of Attorney.
With the Power of Attorney documents, you can:
+ Make health care decisions if your student is incapacitated
+ Avoid court-appointed guardians
+ Gain access to medical records in case of an emergency
+ Interact with landlords and insurance companies
I’m thankful that I didn’t need to use the Power of Attorney in this case. And I’m also glad I have the documents, should I need them in the future.
If your child is turning 18, whether they are going away to college or remaining at home, please consider getting a Power of Attorney in place. You can use my discount code, ScholarshipCoach20, to take 20% off the total price at Mama Bear Legal Forms.
