Adulting 101: The Legal Docs Your 18-Year-Old Actually Needs

When your child turns 18, they’re legally an adult — even if you’re still reminding them to schedule their dentist appointments.

What many parents don’t realize is that once your child hits this milestone, you can no longer access their medical records, help with financial accounts, or make emergency decisions — unless you’ve got the right legal documents in place.

In this free webinar, we’ll walk you through exactly what your newly minted adult needs (and why), including the documents that can keep you legally able to step in during a crisis — or even offer support when they ask for it.

Plus, we’ll show you how to create these documents the easy way — and invite you to have them properly signed, witnessed, and notarized through our office (at no cost).
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What We'll Cover

In this webinar, we'll cover:

  • Why turning 18 changes everything legally. We’ll break down what parents can’t do anymore once a child is legally an adult, even if they’re still living at home.
  • The three essential legal documents every young adult should have.— Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, and HIPAA Authorization — what they are, why they matter, and how to use them.
  • What happens in a real-life emergency? If your child is in the hospital, you may not be allowed to speak with doctors or access their records unless these documents are in place.
  • How to get these documents signed — the right way. We'll guide you through how to create them, and invite you to book a free follow-up at our office to have them properly witnessed and notarized.
  • Peace of mind for you — and real-world adulting tools for them. Whether they're headed to college, starting work, or figuring it out as they go, these simple steps help everyone feel more prepared.

why you should attend

1. ENSURE YOUR YOUNG ADULT'S SAFETY

Learn how to maintain legal access to your child's medical information and make critical decisions during emergencies, even after they turn 18 and become legally independent.

2. AVOID COSTLY LEGAL COMPLICATIONS

Discover how to properly execute essential documents like Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, and HIPAA Authorization to prevent expensive legal battles and administrative roadblocks.

3. LEARN THE PROPER LEGAL PROCESS

Understand the correct procedures for creating, signing, and notarizing these documents to ensure they'll hold up legally when you need them most, avoiding common mistakes that can invalidate important paperwork.

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Thursday, July 24

7:00 PM

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Pam Starsia

Personal Family Lawyer®
Family Business Lawyer™
Pam was born and raised in Charlton (Saratoga County), New York. After graduating from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake in 1999, she received her undergrad degree at Princeton University, and her law degree with high honors (magna cum laude) from Georgetown University. Pam has been practicing law since 2006. She moved back home to Burnt Hills, New York in 2019 with her husband, Joe; their two sons, Dominic (10) and Luigi (8); and their rescue animals Luna (the best cat) and Buddy (the best dog). Pam founded Starsia Law in 2020, and believes strongly in the Personal Family Lawyer® way of serving her clients. She is proud to serve as a trusted advisor for life to many members of her hometown community.