Why Every LDS Missionary Parent Needs a General Power of Attorney (GPOA)— Like, Yesterday

So, you're sending your child on a mission. Between shopping for missionary attire, planning that farewell party, and wondering if they'll remember how to do laundry, there's one critical detail that might not be on your list: a General Power of Attorney (GPOA). It's not the most exciting part of mission prep, but it's one of the most important—and here's why.

💳 Banking: Where Things Can Go Wrong

Whether your missionary is serving in a foreign country or stateside in the USA, they'll still need their financial accounts managed at some point. Imagine your missionary is out in the field when their debit card is mysteriously eaten by an ATM. No problem, right? Except it is a problem if you don't have a GPOA. Without it, the bank will not even discuss their account with you. With it, you can transfer funds, pay bills, and take care of banking issues quickly and painlessly. The alternative? Waiting for your missionary to figure it out between lessons. 🏦

🏫 College Enrollment: On Hold

Many missionaries leave during college or right after high school. That means someone (spoiler: that's you) has to manage things like their college enrollment, deferments, and financial aid. With a GPOA, you can communicate with the university, sign forms and handles tasks seamlessly — whether your missionary is stateside or across the world— so their education is squared away for when they return.  Without it, you're just hoping the registrar's office has a soft spot for parents. 🎓  

🏥 Medical Decisions: Just in Case

Yes, the Church provides great health insurance for missionaries, but medical emergencies happen, and you don't want to be scrambling. If your missionary has a pre-existing condition or needs a medical decision made while away, having a GPOA gives you access to medical records and the ability to make quick decisions. This is vital whether they're serving close to Utah or halfway around the world. 🩺

📜 Legal Stuff: Not Fun, But Necessary

Your missionary may have signed a lease or contract before leaving, and when issues arise, you'll need the legal authority to act on their behalf.  When something comes up that needs immediate attention, you'll be grateful for that GPOA. It allows you to sign documents or resolve legal matters quickly, saving you from a legal headache. 💼

😌 Peace of Mind: The Best Reason

At the end of the day, the biggest reason to have a GPOA is simple: peace of mind. It doesn't matter if your missionary is in a foreign country or just a few states away— having a GPOA allows you to manage unexpected situations from home in Utah without a hitch. Both you and your missionary can have peace of mind knowing that everything is taken care of, no matter where they're called.🧘‍♀️

🚀 Don't Wait—Take Action

Don't leave this important detail to chance. Contact us today to get your General Power of Attorney in place, so you're fully prepared to handle any issue that comes up while your missionary is serving.  *** If you have a missionary already out in the field serving, we can still help you (as long as they are able to have their signature notarized). 

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