YOUR LEGAL INSIGHT COVELLI & PISCIONE LAW OFFICES, P.C. Peace Of Mind For Parents As we watch the Class of 2026 prepare to enter the next phase of their lives and set off into the "real world," we're met with excitement, promise, and hope for the future. The next generation of business owners, community leaders, educators, (and yes, estate planners) are all forging their own paths in our community. While no one is more excited for these young adults than their parents, parents of kids in their late teens and early twenties are also faced with a whole new set of concerns. Helping your newly-adult children navigate the world comes with its own set of challenges. In between completing financial aid papers, updating immunization records, reviewing and guaranteeing leases, and potentially co-signing Auto Loans, parents of young adults are in the unique position of assisting people that the law considers legally competent to sign documents. However, these young adults lack the real-world experience, financial resources, credit history, or practical knowledge to accomplish many of these objectives on their own. Between Health Privacy Laws, Banking Privacy Laws, and Education Privacy Laws, many parents may find themselves unable to access their children's information in order to file appeals or dispute charges without their child being physically present on a telephone call. This can be true for insurance, and for items related to Higher Education-even if you're the parent paying the tuition. The struggle is even more pronounced for young adults with disabilities or those who receive public benefits or social services. They are legal adults, and have the legal capacity to make decisions for themselves, but may require extra assistance in order to make those decisions. These problems can all be avoided with a properly drafted and executed Power of Attorney. Powers of Attorney can be financial, medical, or combined. The powers can be broad or they can be limited. Anyone over the age of 18 who has the legal capacity to execute documents can have a Power of Attorney. These documents are fully revocable and can be rescinded or changed as the Principal (the person executing the Power of Attorney) matures and their circumstances change. We often tell parents of very young children that the best thing they can do to protect their children is to have a comprehensive Estate Plan for themselves, so that there is continuity of care for the children both physically and financially. However, the best thing that parents of young adults can do is to inform their children of the importance of having their own Estate Plan. Before your new graduate embarks on their next adventure, schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced Estate Planning Attorney at Covelli & Piscione Law Offices, P.C. We have been serving the local community for more than thirty years, and can offer customized Estate Planning solutions for adults of all ages. Officia Community Choice Awards 2025 best COVELLI PISCIONE GOLD TRIBE ALLEGHENY SOUTH WEST LAW OFFICES, P.C. &2 Attorney Natalie Piscione is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and has been providing Estate Planning and Estate Administration legal services for nine years. The team of attorneys at Covelli & Piscione Law Offices are experiences in several areas of the law. For more information, call 412-653-5000 or visit, covellilaw.com FREE Consultation | Call Today! 412-653-5000 ADVERTISEMENT adno=413161_C1 YOUR LEGAL INSIGHT COVELLI & PISCIONE LAW OFFICES , P.C. Peace Of Mind For Parents As we watch the Class of 2026 prepare to enter the next phase of their lives and set off into the " real world , " we're met with excitement , promise , and hope for the future . The next generation of business owners , community leaders , educators , ( and yes , estate planners ) are all forging their own paths in our community . While no one is more excited for these young adults than their parents , parents of kids in their late teens and early twenties are also faced with a whole new set of concerns . Helping your newly - adult children navigate the world comes with its own set of challenges . In between completing financial aid papers , updating immunization records , reviewing and guaranteeing leases , and potentially co - signing Auto Loans , parents of young adults are in the unique position of assisting people that the law considers legally competent to sign documents . However , these young adults lack the real - world experience , financial resources , credit history , or practical knowledge to accomplish many of these objectives on their own . Between Health Privacy Laws , Banking Privacy Laws , and Education Privacy Laws , many parents may find themselves unable to access their children's information in order to file appeals or dispute charges without their child being physically present on a telephone call . This can be true for insurance , and for items related to Higher Education - even if you're the parent paying the tuition . The struggle is even more pronounced for young adults with disabilities or those who receive public benefits or social services . They are legal adults , and have the legal capacity to make decisions for themselves , but may require extra assistance in order to make those decisions . These problems can all be avoided with a properly drafted and executed Power of Attorney . Powers of Attorney can be financial , medical , or combined . The powers can be broad or they can be limited . Anyone over the age of 18 who has the legal capacity to execute documents can have a Power of Attorney . These documents are fully revocable and can be rescinded or changed as the Principal ( the person executing the Power of Attorney ) matures and their circumstances change . We often tell parents of very young children that the best thing they can do to protect their children is to have a comprehensive Estate Plan for themselves , so that there is continuity of care for the children both physically and financially . However , the best thing that parents of young adults can do is to inform their children of the importance of having their own Estate Plan . Before your new graduate embarks on their next adventure , schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced Estate Planning Attorney at Covelli & Piscione Law Offices , P.C. We have been serving the local community for more than thirty years , and can offer customized Estate Planning solutions for adults of all ages . Officia Community Choice Awards 2025 best COVELLI PISCIONE GOLD TRIBE ALLEGHENY SOUTH WEST LAW OFFICES , P.C. & 2 Attorney Natalie Piscione is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and has been providing Estate Planning and Estate Administration legal services for nine years . The team of attorneys at Covelli & Piscione Law Offices are experiences in several areas of the law . For more information , call 412-653-5000 or visit , covellilaw.com FREE Consultation | Call Today ! 412-653-5000 ADVERTISEMENT adno = 413161_C1