A key to enjoying life is cherishing the freedom to act, according to personal choices. But what if one day, you had to emigrate, and could no longer manage your…
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If you have not make an LPA and have not appointed a donee at the point in time when you lose your mental capacity, the Mental Capacity Act (“the Act”)…
Your lasting power of attorney donee(s) can act and make decisions on your behalf in the event you are unable to make decision for yourself due to the loss of…
The Mental Health Capacity Act (CAP 177A) was originally enacted in 2008 (the “Act”). The Act was designed to provide a regulatory framework in which a person who does not…
If your deputy or donee abuses his or her powers, you may revoke the Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) when you still have the mental capacity to do so. However,…
Legal Recourse The Court order allows the court to act in situations when a decision is required but you are unable to make the decision on your own and there…
The reality in Singapore Loss of mental capacity may be caused by dementia, stroke or mental health problems and is not necessarily associated with old age. A young person may…
Where do I find a Certificate Issuer? A Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) certificate issuer can be any one of the following: a medical practitioner accredited by the Public Guardian;…
All LPAs must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian in Singapore To register the LPA, you will need to do the following: a. Complete the LPA Forms…
Uncertainty in Life Life is full of uncertainties. On one day, you may be healthy, energetic, and bursting with life. And on the next, you may well lose your mental…