A Parents Guide to Estate Planning

Protecting Your 18-Year-Old: A Parent’s Guide to Estate Planning | Ian Woo, Attorney at Law

The moment your child turns 18, they legally become an adult—and that changes everything. As a parent, you may suddenly lose access to their medical and financial information, even in an emergency. This video with Attorney Ian Woo from Goyette, Ruano, & Ulmer walks you through essential estate planning tools every parent should consider when their child becomes a legal adult.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:

• Why an Advance Health Care Directive is crucial for young adults
• How a Durable Power of Attorney can help you assist with financial matters
• The importance of wills and trusts for digital assets and small business ownership
• How a guardianship nomination protects younger siblings
• Practical next steps to help you and your child stay legally prepared and emotionally protected

Whether your child is heading off to college, studying abroad, or launching their own business, this guide helps you stay involved and ready for the unexpected. Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or elderly—it’s for anyone who loves someone else.Schedule your free consultation today and let Attorney Ian Woo help you take the first step in protecting what matters most.