What is Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

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 behalf should he lose mental capacity one day. A donee can be appointed to act in the two broad areas of personal welfare and property & affairs matters.

Benefits of an LPA

• Early preparations to protect your interests should one become vulnerable one day. 
• Enables you to make a personal, considered choice of a trusted proxy decision maker, who is reliable and competent to act in his or her best interests.
• Alleviates the stress and difficulties faced by loved ones who need to apply for a Deputyship order, if you lose mental capacity without an LPA in place.

Source: Office of the Public Guardian

Do you know that the application is free at this moment:

(fee of $75 waived for another 2 years until 31 August 2020)

However applicants are required to pay a fee to engage an LPA Certificate Issuer to witness and certify their application. We last checked it was only $60 from a a medical practitioner accredited by the Public Guardian.
Please note that LPA application must be within 6 months from the date the certificate issuer signs on the LPA.
Click here to find out more who can certify your LPA.