Beck Rocker, LLC

08/24/2026

We have no power or phones at Beck Rocker this morning. Please excuse the inconvenience.

07/22/2026

Move this to the top of the list before packing up the family truckster and heading off to college.

As we prepare to ship our precious teens to college, some of them for the first time, some returning after the summer break, consider this.

Between the shower shoes, laundry soap, and boxes of their favorite snacks, it probably hasn't occured to you that "technically" your 18 year old is an adult. You’re coping with that reality just fine… yes? That is, until you try to call their doctor or do the banking that you've been doing since you first opened their kiddo savings when they were just babies (could it really have been 18 years ago??). It's only then when you get the painful realization that you're no longer the all knowing and all seeing parent.

It may surprise you to know that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") effectively blocks you for handling all the routine (or not so routine) medical decisions that you've been doing for them their whole life. The family pediatrician probably still chats with you when you take them in for sports checkups but when they are off to college the clinic isn't going to be so accommodating. That can be unnerving, especially in the case of an emergency. A power of attorney for health care decisions can be the solution. Your teen appoint you to make health care decisions when they can't and, more importantly, get information about their health care from their doctors.

Beyond health care, a power of attorney can get you access to your child's financial world, including grades, financial aid, and banking information. It is a scary thought to let your 18 year old out into the world (and PAY for it) and to not know if they are passing, attending, incurring debt, etc. Rather than being a way to hold them back as they work to become independent, a power of attorney simply allows you to continue to be a support system while they figure out how to use a washer and dryer for the first time, and struggle against the freshman fifteen.

These documents are painless to have prepared but provide a comfort level you'll otherwise be missing. Please consider adding this to the packing list along with that new laptop and family pic.
Trust me, you'll be glad you did!

07/16/2026

Adoption law is one of the most rewarding practice areas we cover at Beck Rocker.

With the support of the family, we are so happy to share that we had the honor to assist this family with their adoption journey! Congratulations!

05/31/2026

Laura, with the help of Louie, delivered the Bark Madness adoption check today!!! We are so excited to contribute to 16 adoptions at the Bartholomew County Humane Society!

05/07/2026

Beck Rocker is proud to be a sponsor of the 2026 I am Me Jamboree taking place on June 6, 2026!

This event is for everyone! All ages! All paces!! All abilities!!

The I am Me Jamboree 2026 is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: I am Me Jamboree - 0.5k and I am Me Jamboree - 5k.

04/13/2026

The Beck Rocker 2026 Bark Madness - Treat Sixteen was a success, but we are not done yet! 15 dogs were adopted, which means there is still one more spot we need filled to complete our bracket.

Hazel is one of the shelter's longest residents and we are going to sponsor her adoption for $16 to complete this year's madness! She is about 4.5 years old and loves adventures! Contact the Bartholomew County Humane Society to meet her!

04/02/2026

Froggy caused lots of smiles today on his Doggy Day Out! He played at the office, greeted visitors, walked Laura to Court, visited another law office, said hello to officers, and had lunch at Upland!

He is available for adoption at the Bartholomew County Humane Society!