05/22/2026
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓
This is such an exciting time for graduating seniors and their families. Whether your young adult is heading off to college, enlisting in the military, or stepping into the workforce, this milestone deserves to be celebrated.
And while you’re celebrating — there’s one more important thing to take care of before they go.
Once your child turns 18, you no longer have the legal authority to act on their behalf. That means if they’re in an accident at college, you can’t make medical decisions. If they’re overseas in the military and something goes wrong with their finances or administrative affairs, you can’t step in to help. As a parent, that’s a difficult reality to sit with — but it’s one that’s easy to address.
Here are the four documents every young adult should have in place before they leave home:
✅Healthcare Power of Attorney — authorizes a trusted person to make medical decisions if they can’t
✅Financial/Administrative Power of Attorney — gives someone authority to manage finances and administrative matters
✅Living Will — documents their wishes for end-of-life care, so no one is left guessing
✅Simple Will — ensures their belongings go where they intend, even at a young age
We know what you might be thinking: “This sounds like a lot of work.” It really isn’t. You don’t need to gather a stack of paperwork or spend weeks preparing. Just call us and come in. Our team will conduct an interview with your graduate and get all four documents completed in short order. No homework required — just show up.
At Broehl Law Office, LLC, we’ve helped countless Wayne County families put these protections in place — and we’d love to help yours too.
đź“žCall us to schedule an appointment: (330) 264-9897
đź“Ť558 N. Market Street, Wooster, OH
Congratulations again to every graduating family in our community. What an exciting chapter ahead!🎉
