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What You Need to Know Before Your Child Turns 18

Protect Your Role as a Parent—Even After They Become an Adult

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Turning 18 is a milestone—for both you and your child. It marks their legal transition into adulthood, but what many parents don’t realize is that it also marks the end of your automatic rights to make decisions or access information on their behalf.


Without the proper legal documents, you could be left powerless in a crisis.

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At Elite Document Solutions, we help families take the essential legal steps to ensure you can continue to advocate, support, and protect your child during emergencies and major life transitions.

What Changes at 18?

 

Once your child turns 18, you legally lose the right to:

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  • Speak to their doctor

  • Access medical or financial records

  • Handle emergencies

  • Make healthcare decisions

  • Advocate on their behalf

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This applies to all young adults—whether they’re in college, working, or living at home.

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Protect Your Rights With These Essential Documents

 

We prepare the documents you need to continue acting in your child’s best interest:

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✅ Healthcare Directive
✅ Durable Power of Attorney
✅ HIPAA Authorization
✅ Will or Basic Estate Plan

 

Without these, even the most involved parent can be legally locked out during a crisis.

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Special Needs Families: Start Early

 

If your child has a developmental or cognitive disability, you may need a Conservatorship to maintain decision-making rights for healthcare, education, and financial matters.

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Start the process 6–9 months before their 18th birthday, especially for limited conservatorships commonly used in special needs cases. Starting early allows ample time to gather medical evaluations, complete required paperwork, and prepare for court hearings—without the stress of last-minute delays.

Our Services & Pricing

 

We offer flat-rate packages so you know exactly what to expect:

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  • Young Adult Legal Protection Package - $750
    Includes a Simple Will, Healthcare Directive, Durable Power of Attorney, and HIPAA Authorization
     

  • Conservatorship Guidance & Document Preparation - $1,500 (complex cases may vary)
    Includes all required forms and support through the court process
     

Need help deciding what’s right for your family? We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

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Ready to Protect Your Role as a Parent?

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We make the process simple and stress-free. Book a consultation to get started:

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