09/04/2026
The college checklist usually includes tuition, housing, books and plenty of dorm-room essentials. But there’s one important item families may overlook once their student turns 18: having the right legal documents in place.
In his latest perspective, Mathew Hill shares a few documents parents and students may want to discuss before the semester begins, and why those conversations can be an important part of preparing for college.
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