Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
What is Lasting Power of Attorney
The LPA is a legal document which allows a person who is at least 21 years of age ('Donor'), to voluntarily appoint one or more persons ('Donee(s)') to make decisions and act on his/her behalf if he/she loses mental capacity one day. A Donee can be appointed to act in the two broad areas of personal welfare and property & affairs matters.
How to Make a Lasting Power of Attorney
Where to Find a Certificate Issuer
When completing your LPA, the LPA Form will have to be witnessed and certified by an LPA certificate issuer. Any one of the following professionals in Singapore can be the certificate issuer for your LPA:
A) a medical practitioner accredited by the Public Guardian;
B) a practising lawyer*; or
C) a registered psychiatrist
Note: This refers to a solicitor with a Singapore Practicing Certificate.
Click here to search for a Certificate Issuer in the OPG Online (OPGO) system.
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