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kanchelle
Dec 29, 2006, 06:35 PM
I was given permanent custody of one of my daughters friends who was a teenager. Now that she is 19 what is my legal relationship to her? Can she still list me as next of kin for medical issues.

Fr_Chuck
Dec 29, 2006, 06:56 PM
I will say this is one I had never even thought of, since of course your legal status ended at 18, but since you were the legal guardian, I believe for legal purpose I would have them prepare a Limited Power of Attorney perhaps giving you the right only over medical issues in special cases.

This well needs to require an attorney

s_cianci
Jan 1, 2007, 08:28 PM
Yes - there's really no reason why she can't.