College Bound & Covered: Important Legal Planning for Students and Families

When your child turns 18, everything changes — legally speaking. Even if they’re still living at home or just heading off to college, they are now an adult in the eyes of the law. That means you no longer have automatic access to their medical information, financial accounts, or the ability to make decisions on their behalf in an emergency.

Most families don’t realize this until it’s too late. A medical crisis, an accident, or even a billing dispute at the campus health center can quickly become complicated without the right legal documents in place.

In this free, informative webinar designed specifically for parents of college students and young adults just starting out on their own, Christine Brown Murphy walks through all of things you and your young adult need to be thinking about and checking of your lists BEFORE they head off on their next chapter.

What we’ll cover:

• Healthcare Powers of Attorney — who can make medical decisions if your student can’t
• Financial Powers of Attorney — managing accounts and finances during an emergency
• HIPAA releases — getting access to your child’s medical records and information
• FERPA releases — understanding your rights to academic and financial records
• Emergency preparedness — building a simple legal safety net before move-in day
  …And more — Q&A, next steps, and resources for your family