Student Plan

College students need planning too. Now that you're out of the house and on your own, your parents cannot help you out when you need it most. Learn more about why a Student Plan from GoGo Estate could benefit you.

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The Basics

Most college students don't realize that their parents have limited to no control over their affairs once they turn 18. "Good," say some. For the smart ones, though, they know that it is important for their parents to provide some level of care in the event that something happens while these students are away at school. Plus, why should college students worry about the boring stuff (health care and finances, yuck!) while they are away...uh...studying.

GoGo Estate crafted Student Plans to allow college students appoint their parents to make health care and financial decisions for them. Don't let the boring legalese fool you, these plans are pretty kickass.

The Details

Each GoGo Estate Student Plan comes with the following documents:

  1. Durable Health Care Power of Attorney
  2. Durable General Power of Attorney
  3. HIPAA Release
  4. FERPA Release

All of these documents are essential for having a good time in college. No, it's not mommy and daddy holding your hand, it's mommy and daddy having your back. Here's what each document does:

Durable Health Care Power of Attorney

This power of attorney grants someone else (your "agent") the power to make health care decisions for you. It does not cover finances. The power of attorney is effective immediately, meaning your parents can make split-second health care decisions for you after you fall down at a party or do something stupid on spring break (we are not encouraging either of these activities by the way. What you do is your decision and done at your own risk. GoGo Estate does not condone or encourage such behavior).

Durable General Power of Attorney

Unless you're a college student with your own money (unlikely), this power of attorney lets your parents keep up with your bills, access your student loans, and do anything and everything that you could otherwise do on your own. Don't feel like paying your car insurance one month? Your parents can access your bank account (with what little money you have) to cover the expense.

HIPAA Release

You might not like this one or the next one. Because you're legally an adult, your parents cannot access your medical records without your consent. This HIPAA Release gives them the power to obtain medical records from your providers, including any emergency room visits.

FERPA Release

GoGo Estate does encourage good grades. But if you fail, your parents will know about it with the FERPA Release. Your educational records, much like your sensitive health information, is protected by federal law. Without a FERPA Release, your parents cannot stay on top of you to make sure you pass your classes so you can get a good job so you can become a productive citizen so you can pay your taxes so you can raise a family so you can retire comfortably one day. So, let them have your records.

Create a Student Plan

If you're smart (you're halfway there by visiting this page), you'll create a Student Plan with GoGo Estate. It only takes a few minutes out of your day, so put down the controller, pick up your phone, and fill out our questionnaire. We'll even send it to you. It really is that simple.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GoGo Estate a law firm?

No! GoGo Estate does not provide legal services. However, we do provide our customers with self-help estate planning forms drafted by licensed estate planning attorneys.

Why should I use GoGo Estate over an attorney?

The average estate plan costs between $2,000 and $3,000! This is way too much money, especially since many attorneys use "plug-and-play" software. And while seeking the advice of an experienced estate planning attorney can be helpful, GoGo Estate gives you access to detailed attorney-drafted forms so you can save up to 70% on your estate plan!

How is GoGo Estate different from other online platforms?

We know there are a lot of other options out there. We can confidently say that GoGo Estate has the most comprehensive estate planning forms on the internet. Our competition doesn't even come close! Plus, our forms are drafted by actual practicing estate planning attorneys to give you peace of mind.

Can I really plan my estate on my own?

Absolutely! GoGo Estate has countless state-specific resources so that you can know the ins-and-outs of estate planning without having to pay an attorney.  Even better, our estate planning forms are drafted in detail by licensed estate planning attorneys, meaning you can receive the same quality forms you would expect from an attorney at up to 70% the cost!

Will GoGo Estate send me my documents?

Yes! No matter which plan you choose, GoGo Estate will send you printed versions of all of your documents. We ship all of your completed documents to you on the next business day. Of course, if you're in a crunch, you can print them out and have them signed yourself.

How do I go about signing my documents?

Unfortunately, most states do not allow for estate planning documents to be signed electronically. That means that you will have to sign them in front of a notary and (depending) at least two witnesses. Luckily, GoGo Estate provides detailed signing instructions in the first few pages of each document you purchase. While we hope to implement electronic signing in the future (depending on the state), at this time we do not help our customers sign their estate planning documents.