Young Adult Power of Attorney Plan

Essential Protection for Single Texans Ages 18–26

When a Texan turns 18, a parent generally does not retain automatic authority to access the young adult’s private medical information or manage financial matters. The Young Adult Power of Attorney Plan lets the young adult choose trusted people who can help if illness, injury, travel, or another event makes assistance necessary.

This Texas-specific package combines incapacity documents with a simple will for a single Texas resident age 18–26.

What the Young Adult Power of Attorney Plan Includes

• Medical Power of Attorney — Names a trusted person to make healthcare decisions if the young adult cannot make them.
• HIPAA Authorization — Authorizes selected people to receive medical information and communicate with healthcare providers as directed.
• Durable Financial Power of Attorney — Names an agent who can assist with financial matters under the authority and timing selected in the document.
• Last Will and Testament — Records beneficiary and executor choices for property governed by the will.

When This Plan Can Help

• A college student is injured or becomes seriously ill.
• A young adult needs a trusted person to communicate with healthcare providers.
• Someone studying or traveling away from home needs help with financial matters.
• A single Texan wants basic incapacity documents and a simple will in one package.

Who Should Choose a Different Starting Point?

This plan is designed for a single Texan age 18–26. If you are older than 26 or married and already have a will or trust, review the Texas Power of Attorney Documents package. If you need a complete inheritance and incapacity plan, compare Texas will, trust, and power-of-attorney options.

Complete Your Young Adult POA Plan Online

Start the guided questionnaire, review the completed documents, and follow the included signing instructions. The young adult chooses who will serve in each role.