FMS Law Group LLC

It's that time of year again....

Do you have an adult (18 or over) child going off to college in the next month or so? Consider having him or her sign Healthcare and Property Powers of Attorney before leaving. In the eyes of the law, if your child has turned 18, he or she is an adult and not considered to be under your agency, whether for financial or medical matters.

A Healthcare Power of Attorney would allow your college student to name you, the parent, as agent (and name one or more successor agents) in order to make health-care related decisions on his or her behalf in the event of your college student’s incapacity. It also includes Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1986 (HIPAA) release language in order to authorize the release of your child’s medical information during treatment.

A Power of Attorney for Property would allow your college student to name you, the parent, as agent (and name one or more successor agents) in order to handle financial matters on his or her behalf in the event of your college student’s incapacity (e.g., pay bills, access accounts, enter into or break a lease, sign and file tax returns, etc.). In addition, the agent could be specifically authorized to obtain any and all information on your college student’s behalf from any college or university, including but not limited to grades, attendance records, academic records, disciplinary records, and financial records.

If you would like an attorney at FMS Law Group to prepare Healthcare and Property Powers of Attorney for your college student, please have him or her contact us at [email protected] or (312) 332-6381, ext. 102.

FMS Law Group LLC seeks an associate attorney with preferably 1+ years’ experience in probate (decedent’s estates and guardianship) and non-probate administration and litigation. Candidates must have litigation experience, including conducting written discovery, taking depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, and appearing in court. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and in good standing with the ARDC. Salary commensurate with experience. Candidates should provide their cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements to [email protected].

As a reminder, today from 11 am to 1 pm, FMS Law Group attorneys, Paul Franciszkowicz and Mark Singler, will be speaking on the topic of Disinheritance in Guardianship and After Death, presented by the ISBA Trusts & Estates Section via Live Webcast. Attorneys are eligible for 2.0 hours MCLE credit.

FMS Law Group will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, 11/25, and Friday, 11/26. On behalf of everyone at FMS, we wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy and safe holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!