LPA/Lasting Power of Attorney

A daughter evicted, a wealthy family divided: The 10-lawsuit saga in Singapore

If parents ensure all their kids are aware of the legacy plans, there will be fewer opportunities for trouble later.

How to stop ‘troublemakers’ from suing for family inheritance and winning

If you have identified certain troublemakers and you do not wish any of them to get their hands on your assets, you can state so clearly in your will.

LPA fees for customised powers lowered from $185 to $30 for Singaporeans

The Ministry of Social and Family Development said the fee revisions reflect its commitment to make LPA applications more accessible.

Forum: Sufficient certificate issuers available for Lasting Power of Attorney certification needs

Few reports of alleged misconduct involving LPAs in S’pore, but disputes expose family tensions

Out of the 405,000 LPAs made in Singapore in 2025, about 40 reports alleging misconduct by donees were received by the Office of the Public Guardian.

More than 84,500 people have signed advance medical directive in Singapore to date

The Advance Medical Directive is a legal document to refuse extraordinary life-sustaining treatment if terminally ill and unconscious.

Forum: Consider government institutional donee option for LPA

Lasting Power of Attorney applications to be made permanently free for Singaporeans

About 404,000 or one in seven Singapore citizens have made an LPA as of Feb 20.

Branded Content

‘I don't want my children to argue about my care’: Why this mother created an LPA

With her husband's Lasting Power of Attorney in place, Mrs Toh Boon Keng was able to make swift medical and financial decisions when he lost mental capacity.

When an elderly woman forgets she has over $17 million and lives in poor conditions

After the 87-year-old woman suffers from dementia, her elder brother sought to take control of her assets

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