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Empowered at 18: Balancing Autonomy and Support in Adulthood
Congratulations! You just turned 18. You are an adult now, well, legally speaking. Your parents can no longer gain access to your financial information or make medical decisions for you. But before you celebrate your newfound independence, here is something to consider. What if you need help?
When you turn 18, it's important that you authorize someone—most likely your parents—to stand in for you and make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so for yourself. The smart thing is to get a financial power of attorney and a health care power of attorney with an advanced health care…
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