Skip to Content

We are a Veteran Owned Business, providing 20% discounts for Veterans, First Responders, Elementary and High School teachers. Please contact us to set up a phone or Zoom meeting. Taking care of you and your family, It's What We Do!

How do I manage medical decisions for my son if he is in another state?

Posted on Thu Oct 29, 2015, on Medical Power of Attorney Living Will

From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Medical Living Will and Out of State Care

Most Recently Updated July 31, 2018.

“My son does not get along with his stepfather and wants to move to another state to live with relatives. He won’t turn 18 for another year. How do I manage medical decisions for him if he is in another state?”

Estate-Planning-Before-Surgery

Medical Living Will and Out of State Care

Medical Living Will and Out of State Care – Non-Emergencies

For non-emergency medical care, there is likely no problem as you can communicate with his local doctor and give authorization for examinations or minor care. Work with his doctor and give their office the authorization that they request.

Medical Living Will and Out of State Care – Emergencies

Your problem really stems from any need for emergency medical care. You can give authorization to another person to have emergency medical powers if you (and the other parent, if he is in the picture) are unavailable.

These documents are a typical part of every estate plan when a minor is involved. Your will can appoint a guardian for your child if you are dead. However, if you are incapacitated (from an injury like those sustained in a car accident), you need someone to step in to care for your child until you recover.

More Planning Questions?

The medical living will and out of state care is only a piece of the Estate Planning process. By all means, if you want to learn more, please read my more detailed article, Estate Planning Everything You Need to Know.

In Conclusion: Medical Living Will and Out of State Care

I hope that this article was helpful in explaining Medical Living Will and Out of State Care. Further, I included links to even more detailed information on my website so you can learn more. Therefore, please contact me and let me know how I did. Certainly, your comments and questions are welcome!

Let our Estate Planning lawyers help walk you through what can be a confusing process. To begin with, call to speak to one of our experienced estate planning lawyers.  By all means, our lawyers are ready to answer your questions. In fact, feel free to contact our office for a free consultation. Ultimately our goal is to make the process as painless as possible!

Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Estate Litigation, It’s All We Do!

 

Tags:

Estate Planning, Estate Planning Attorney, Estate Planning Lawyer, Guardianships, Living Will, Medical Power of Attorney, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Peter KlenkPeter Klenk

What Our clients are saying

Klenk Law Logo
Stars

Rachel Roney

Peter has done a great job with the estate planning for my father. He is very thorough and patient as we, the family need to make decisions.

Klenk Law Logo
Stars

A Google User

Peter Klenk was great in leading us in the estate planning process.He was clear in describing the various steps and what they would accomplish. We were well satisfied and pleased that we had Peter to guide us.

Klenk Law Logo
Stars

Brian M.

Peter explained a complex subject very clearly, helped us to decide the best approach to managing our estate and then made it very easy for us to execute the required documents. He will be a valuable resource for years to come and clearly has a great understanding of estate law that will lead to innovative solutions for us. I would unhesitatingly recommend him for estate planning.

Klenk Law Logo
Stars

Joe Peters

Always professional and very responsive. Everyone on the staff that I have worked with. I look forward to continuing our relationship.

Klenk Law Logo
Stars

AJK

Peter has done our family's trust and estate work since our children were born. He is not only extremely knowledgeable and honest but makes sure that our arrangements remain current with the changing legal landscape. I would give him my highest recommendation as a professional in his field.

Let us put our expertise to work for you.

Free consultation within 24 hours.