elegantlion Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I'm trying to make a list of things ds needs to do when he turns 18. So far I have: register to vote register for selective service fill out HIPPA forms Anything else we need to be thinking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Here any drivers license restrictions that are in place get lifted, so their license actually expires & they have to get a new one. If they've already been driving for a while, they have already done this, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Transition from a pediatrician to an adult doctor (if he's still been going to a pediatrician) Certain work restrictions get lifted at 18 - for example, ds can now operate the trash compactor at his work (this was a big deal to him!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Here any drivers license restrictions that are in place get lifted, so their license actually expires & they have to get a new one. If they've already been driving for a while, they have already done this, though. Um, multi quote isn't working. He isn't driving yet and has no desire to learn. I'm okay with that for now as I can't afford the insurance and I'd rather he not work during his first year of college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Transition from a pediatrician to an adult doctor (if he's still been going to a pediatrician) Certain work restrictions get lifted at 18 - for example, ds can now operate the trash compactor at his work (this was a big deal to him!) He already has a regular physician. That's funny about the trash compactor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato4 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Not sure if this was covered when you mentioned HIPPA forms but ds had to inform our health insurance about allowing us access to his health records. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I would have him fill out a Power of Attorney form listing you as his POA. I can't tell you the number of times I've had to sign for my kids for important things. (If they are on a semester abroad, etc.) Being able to sign for them on various forms has simplified a lot of things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 If you have a trust for minors or other savings established for your child, there will be paperwork the child needs to sign when they turn 18. My daughter had to authorize us to continue to manage her trust. She also had a youth account through USAA, and I believe she had to sign something when she became an adult member of the credit union. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Does he need a checking account and/or credit card? I'm currently setting up my 18-year-old for these. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 A credit card? You can add a teen to your own credit card and give them one in their name, but it's still your account. This establishes better credit and it doesn't give them much of a chance to screw up. That's what my mom did for me when I was a teen. I was "technically" on her card but I cut up the card. I basically benefited from her good choices for the first few years of my credit history. She also knew, throughout college, when she had co-signed on loans, what my credit was. I wouldn't do that with an irresponsible teen, but if the purpose is to help a responsible teen establish good credit, that is a very safe way to do it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I would personally consider encouraging driving. He can drive on a permit with you for at least a year and then he would have experience before getting the license You don't have to pay insurance when they have a permit(at least in our state you don't). Though if you live in an area where you never need to drive this won't help him much. I think a lot of experience is beneficial. You could get a year down the road and find he has a need for a car/license and have no experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thank you all. Some of these will work for us, the others are good to note for down the road. I agree about the driving experience, yet he's in no hurry to learn. I imagine in the next year he'll be ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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