Happy 18th Birthday! Now What?

Congratulations! You are now legally an adult. Although you may not feel any different, from a legal standpoint, a great deal has changed.

When you were a minor (under age 18), your parents were your legal guardians responsible for making all your decisions. Now that you are an adult,...

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How Do I Create an Estate Plan with an Only Child?

Stereotypes surrounding “only child syndrome” have largely been debunked, as recent studies show that only children, on average, develop social skills similar to those of children with siblings.[1] Further, outdated perceptions surrounding only children have shifted as the average size of the American family has shrunk, and one-child families have...

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HIPAA: An Overview for Young Adults

The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted to provide guidelines to the healthcare industry for protecting patient information and preserving privacy. This is usually a nonissue for minors because parents, as legal guardians, generally have access to their children’s medical information, make most of their medical...

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