LPA
lasting power of attorney
The Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), currently a government scheme, is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more persons to make decisions and act on your behalf, should you lose the mental capacity to do so.
This could happen due to:
You, the applicant, will be known as the Donor.
The person/s you have appointed will be known as the Donee.
Property & Affairs Donee
The following are examples which a Donee with property & affairs power may be authorised to perform :
*Free application of LPA - the application fee of $75 has been waived until March 2026.
application procedure for lpa
There are two types of LPA forms provided:
STEP 1: Go to the website of the Office of Public Guardians (OPG).
STEP 2: Log in via Singpass to verify your personal details and to submit your Donee(s) details.
STEP 3: Your Donee(s) will receive a notification to log into the OPG website to accept the appointment.
STEP 4: Visit a Certificate Issuer (CI) to certify the LPA. This can be accredited medical practitioners, practising lawyers or registered psychiatrists.
The CI serves to ensure that you are not being forced or deceived into making the LPA.
*You can find a CI near your area using this link: https://opg-eservice.msf.gov.sg/
Do call to make an appointment and to enquire about the fees, which could range from $50 to $200.