How do I apply to be appointed as Deputy for someone who loses Mental Capacity without making a Lasting Power of Attorney in Singapore?
What is a Deputy? As mentioned in a previous post, if you don’t make an LPA in Singapore and lose mental capacity, someone will still have to be appointed to help you make decisions. This person or persons will be appointed by the court to do so, and are referred to as a deputy or…
What happens if I lose mental capacity without making a Lasting Power of Attorney in Singapore?
If you lose mental capacity without making a Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA’) in Singapore, the court will appoint an appropriate person or persons (usually close family members) to take over the decision making of the person who has lost mental capacity. These people will have to apply to court to become the deputy…
What is Lasting Power of Attorney and How do I get it in Singapore?
What is the Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”)? Essentially, the LPA is a legal right of the person creating the LPA (usually referred to as the “donor”) to appoint another person (usually referred to as the “donee”) to make decisions regarding his personal affairs and/or property, should that person lose his mental capacity and…
