What is Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
An LPA is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the capacity to do so. This ensures your preferences are respected, even when you are unable to express them.
The person creating LPA is refer to as the donor, the appointed trusted individual to act on their behalf and make decisions is/ are known as the donee/s.
Choosing the right LPA
LPA Form 1
For individuals looking for a simple solution,
LPA Form 1 is the standard option. It provides general powers with basic restrictions for the appointed donee or donees.
LPA Form 2
On the other hand, LPA Form 2 is designed for individuals with non-standard needs. Where you can grant tailored powers to your donee or appoint more than two donees. Importantly, LPA Form 2 requires professional drafting by a lawyer to ensure accuracy and alignment with your specific wishes.
Choosing the right LPA
LPA Form 1
For individuals looking for a simple solution,
LPA Form 1 is the standard option. It provides general powers with basic restrictions for the appointed donee or donees.
LPA Form 2
On the other hand, LPA Form 2 is designed for individuals with non-standard needs. Where you can grant tailored powers to your donee or appoint more than two donees. Importantly, LPA Form 2 requires professional drafting by a lawyer to ensure accuracy and alignment with your specific wishes.
Have you ever thought about who would make important decisions for you if you could not? An LPA allows you to appoint someone you trust to ensure that your preferences regarding healthcare and finances are respected when you cannot voice them.
What would happen if a health crisis struck unexpectedly? An LPA enables your donee to act swiftly on your behalf during critical moments, avoiding delays in treatment or financial decisions that could affect your well-being.
Have you considered the impact on your loved ones during a crisis? Without an LPA, family members may face disagreements about what decisions to make on your behalf. Having a designated attorney can help prevent disputes and provide clear guidance.
Why you need an LPA in Singapore
Did you know that lacking an LPA can lead to legal complications? Without one, your family may need to go through a lengthy process to gain deputeeship to act on your behalf, which can be both time-consuming and costly.
You have the option to appoint professional donees, which can be especially beneficial if you prefer expert guidance in managing your affairs.
Are you aware that LPAs can be customised to fit your specific circumstances? With Form 2, you can create a tailored approach that allows your donee to make decisions that align with your personal values and preferences.
Protect
Your Interests
Prevent
Family Conflict
Quick
Decisions
Reduce
Legal Complications
Tailored to
Your Needs
Professional
Donee
Protect
Your Interests
Have you ever thought about who would make important decisions for you if you could not? An LPA allows you to appoint someone you trust to ensure that your preferences regarding healthcare and finances are respected when you cannot voice them.
Quick
Decisions
What would happen if a health crisis struck unexpectedly? An LPA enables your donee to act swiftly on your behalf during critical moments, avoiding delays in treatment or financial decisions that could affect your well-being.
Prevent
Family Conflict
Have you considered the impact on your loved ones during a crisis? Without an LPA, family members may face disagreements about what decisions to make on your behalf. Having a designated attorney can help prevent disputes and provide clear guidance.
Why you need an LPA in Singapore
Reduce
Legal Complications
Did you know that lacking an LPA can lead to legal complications? Without one, your family may need to go through a lengthy process to gain deputeeship to act on your behalf, which can be both time-consuming and costly.
Professional
Donee
You have the option to appoint professional donees, which can be especially beneficial if you prefer expert guidance in managing your affairs.
Tailored to
Your Needs
Are you aware that LPAs can be customised to fit your specific circumstances? With Form 2, you can create a tailored approach that allows your donee to make decisions that align with your personal values and preferences.
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