AI and Power of Attorney at 18: The Document Every College Kid Needs

End-of-lesson check

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1. When a person turns 18, which of the following can their parents no longer legally access without special permission?

   1. Only financial accounts
   2. Only college transcripts
   3. Only medical records and nothing else
   4. Medical records, college grades, and bank accounts

2. Which document specifically allows parents to receive information about a student's college grades?

   1. Medical Power of Attorney
   2. Financial Power of Attorney
   3. FERPA waiver
   4. HIPAA release form

3. Why is notarization required for Power of Attorney documents?

   1. Without notarization, the document has no legal validity during emergencies
   2. Notarization makes the document look official and professional
   3. Notarization is only suggested but not necessary
   4. Notarization allows the document to be signed electronically

4. How can an AI tool help with Power of Attorney documents?

   1. AI can replace the need for a lawyer entirely
   2. AI can explain what each document does and provide draft templates
   3. AI can file the documents with the college automatically
   4. AI can witness and notarize the document for you

5. What does FERPA stand for?

   1. Financial Emergency Response and Protection Agreement
   2. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
   3. Federal Education Record Protection Act
   4. Federal Employee Rights and Privacy Act

6. Which federal law primarily protects medical record privacy?

   1. COPPA
   2. GLBA
   3. HIPAA
   4. FERPA

7. A healthcare directive and a medical Power of Attorney are the same type of document.

   1. True - but only for people over 65
   2. False - they are both optional and never used together
   3. False - a healthcare directive states the patient's own wishes, while a medical POA names someone to make decisions
   4. True - they both do exactly the same thing

8. When should an 18-year-old ideally sign Power of Attorney documents?

   1. Before going to college or living independently
   2. At age 21 when they graduate college
   3. Only when an emergency actually happens
   4. Immediately after high school graduation

9. What is a Financial Power of Attorney used for?

   1. Allowing someone to make medical decisions
   2. Allowing someone to access bank accounts and manage finances
   3. Allowing someone to register for classes
   4. Allowing someone to sign a lease

10. Why is it better to prepare these documents before going to college rather than after?

    1. Because they are cheaper when purchased in advance
    2. Because colleges require them for enrollment
    3. Because emergencies are unpredictable and preparation protects the family beforehand
    4. Because you cannot prepare them once you are enrolled in college

11. If a college student becomes hospitalized and cannot communicate, which document would allow their parent to access their medical records?

    1. Medical Power of Attorney
    2. Driver's license
    3. Financial Power of Attorney
    4. FERPA waiver

12. What makes a Power of Attorney different from simply giving someone your password?

    1. A POA is a legal document recognized by institutions; passwords are not legally binding
    2. POAs can only be used for email accounts
    3. There is no difference - they are the same thing
    4. Passwords require notarization

13. Which AI tool mentioned in the lesson could help find free Power of Attorney forms by state?

    1. Gemini
    2. Claude
    3. ChatGPT
    4. Perplexity

14. What happens if an 18-year-old does NOT have a Medical Power of Attorney and becomes unconscious?

    1. The college will automatically release information
    2. The hospital will not allow any family access
    3. Parents must go to court to get emergency authority
    4. Parents can automatically access their records

15. The lesson recommends using AI to draft which of the following?

    1. A document that is automatically filed with the government
    2. A template to review with a notary or lawyer
    3. A document that replaces the need for legal advice
    4. A complete, legally binding Power of Attorney ready to use