Setting Up Powers of Attorney for Your College Student

The beauty of POAs is that they are highly customizable. Whether you want broad access to help your child manage finances or a narrowly tailored healthcare directive for emergencies only, a trusted estate planning attorney can craft the right solution.

Working with an attorney ensures your child’s POAs comply with Michigan law and reflect their wishes—while still giving you the ability to act quickly in a crisis. At Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., we’ve helped many families prepare for this important transition with clear, respectful, and efficient legal guidance.

Learn more about how Power of Attorneys can safeguard your child’s well-being here.

🗓️ Before move-in day arrives, contact our estate planning attorneys to schedule a consultation. We’ll help you get the right legal protections in place so your child is ready for anything.

📞 Call (734) 665-4441 or contact us online.

Why Your College-Bound Child Needs Powers of Attorney

Is your child heading off to college this fall? This exciting chapter brings new independence and responsibility—but it also means you, as a parent, no longer have the legal authority to make decisions on their behalf. Once your child turns 18, they are legally in charge of their medical and financial matters—even if they still rely on your guidance.

That’s where Powers of Attorney (POAs) come in. These legal documents allow your child to designate someone they trust—often a parent—to make medical or financial decisions if they’re unable to do so.

A Medical Power of Attorney ensures that, in the event of a health emergency, you’ll be able to step in and make decisions about their care. A Financial Power of Attorney lets you manage banking, bills, or resolve landlord disputes if your child needs help.

It’s a simple but powerful way to offer peace of mind—for you and your child.

Learn more about how Power of Attorneys can safeguard your child’s well-being here.

🗓️ Before move-in day arrives, contact our estate planning attorneys to schedule a consultation. We’ll help you get the right legal protections in place so your child is ready for anything.

📞 Call (734) 665-4441 or  contact us online.