09/10/2026
A parent in New York may spend months planning an 18th birthday celebration—but overlook the legal shift that happens overnight. Once a child turns 18, even if they still live at home, parents lose the automatic authority to make medical or financial decisions on their behalf. In the eyes of New York law, that child is now a legal adult.
This moment often catches families off guard, but it’s just one example of how everyday milestones can quietly create serious gaps in your estate plan.
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