Life can be unpredictable. Illness, injury, or cognitive impairment can strike without warning, leaving even the most organized among us unable to manage daily affairs. When that happens, who will pay your bills, manage your...more
Parents of college students or of any child who has turned 18 years old should encourage their adult child to execute a durable power of attorney, health care proxy and HIPAA Authorization....more
While we may know better, an 18-year-old is generally considered an adult under New York law. Many of those 18-year-olds will be heading off to college in the next couple of months. Parents’ rights to make decisions for their...more