The moment a person turns the age of 18, they are suddenly considered (in most states) an adult in the eyes of the law ... adult child becomes incapacitated, the court would appoint a guardian ...

For your child to be considered for the academy ... for all participants selected to attend the academy and for one parent, legal guardian or chaperone (see more information on chaperones below ...

You also don't have to wait until your child is born to appoint a guardian, experts say. You can head to your attorney's office when you or your spouse is pregnant and draft up the legal documents ...