10/13/2026
**Congratulations on Your Empty Nest! 🎓**
Your youngest child has finally graduated, and now they’re off to college!
You’ve done all the things a parent would do to set their new graduate up for success in this next chapter. You helped them apply to college, complete registration, secure financial aid, and move into their dorm room. But… there’s one important thing you may not have considered.
**Your adult child is now 18 and legally responsible for making their own decisions.**
What happens in an emergency if your child becomes incapacitated? Who will have the authority to make medical decisions on their behalf?
I mean, you’re their parent, after all! It’s only natural to assume you can make those important, life-changing decisions in a medical emergency, right?
**Not necessarily!**
Once your child turns 18, you may not automatically have the legal authority to make medical decisions for them. And in an emergency, your child may be unable to communicate their wishes or provide consent.
A **Medical Power of Attorney** is one important way your adult child can designate someone they trust to make medical decisions on their behalf if they become unable to do so. Even though they’re off to college and beginning their independent journey, they may still need your support when life takes an unexpected turn.
**Don’t wait until an emergency happens to find out what you can—and cannot—do for your adult child.**
📌 **Parents, now is the time to plan ahead!**
Contact **Antredon Notary & Doc’s** to learn more about preparing for this important stage of your family’s life.
🎓 Give your college student the gift of preparedness. **Schedule a consultation today and help protect their wishes before an emergency arises!**
