LPA/Lasting Power of Attorney

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

Failure to make legacy plans early can spark bitter family fights

There have been numerous cases in the courts which involve siblings and close relatives fighting each other like sworn enemies because the heads of their families fail to make legacy plans

Over 350,000 Singaporeans appointed trusted person to take charge if they lose mental capacity

Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming said that more than 80,000 Advance Care Planning have also been completed.

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