A birthday party might not be the right moment to broach the issue. But some time after your child turns 18, experts say, you should present them with a stack of legal and financial documents to sign.

A milestone for any parent occurs when their child turns 18. At this time of year, the 18-year-old may be anxiously awaiting a college admissions decision or otherwise deciding what the child's next ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

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