Legal, Capacity & Care Planning
Legal, Capacity & Care Planning
Legal, Capacity & Care Planning
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Planning for the future is one of the most meaningful gifts we can give our loved ones. As we age or face complex medical conditions, decisions about finances, healthcare choices, and personal welfare become increasingly important. Singapore provides several legal frameworks that help individuals protect their wishes, minimise family stress, and ensure continuity of care.
This guide explains three key tools that form the foundation of legacy planning and future decision-making:
• Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
• Advance Medical Directive (AMD)
• Deputyship (Court-Appointed Decision Maker)
All assessments and certifications for these processes can be completed at the District Family Clinics or as a Home-based Service.
Planning for the future is one of the most meaningful gifts we can give our loved ones. As we age or face complex medical conditions, decisions about finances, healthcare choices, and personal welfare become increasingly important. Singapore provides several legal frameworks that help individuals protect their wishes, minimise family stress, and ensure continuity of care.
This guide explains three key tools that form the foundation of legacy planning and future decision-making:
• Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
• Advance Medical Directive (AMD)
• Deputyship (Court-Appointed Decision Maker)
All assessments and certifications for these processes can be completed at the District Family Clinics or as a Home-based Service.
Planning for the future is one of the most meaningful gifts we can give our loved ones. As we age or face complex medical conditions, decisions about finances, healthcare choices, and personal welfare become increasingly important. Singapore provides several legal frameworks that help individuals protect their wishes, minimise family stress, and ensure continuity of care.
This guide explains three key tools that form the foundation of legacy planning and future decision-making:
• Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
• Advance Medical Directive (AMD)
• Deputyship (Court-Appointed Decision Maker)
All assessments and certifications for these processes can be completed at the District Family Clinics or as a Home-based Service.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney
— Appointing someone you trust before you lose mental capacity
— Appointing someone you trust before you lose mental capacity
— Appointing someone you trust before you lose mental capacity
An LPA allows you to legally appoint one or more donees to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity in the future.
This includes:
An LPA allows you to legally appoint one or more donees to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity in the future.
This includes:
Financial and property matters
Financial and property matters
Financial and property matters
Personal welfare decisions
Personal welfare decisions
Personal welfare decisions
Healthcare-related decisions
Healthcare-related decisions
Healthcare-related decisions
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Why every adult should consider an LPA:
Why every adult should consider an LPA:
Why every adult should consider an LPA:
Prevents delays in accessing bank accounts or assets
Avoids costly and lengthy Court processes
Reduces the risk of family disputes
Ensures someone you trust can act immediately when needed
A key pillar of legacy and estate planning
Prevents delays in accessing bank accounts or assets
Avoids costly and lengthy Court processes
Reduces the risk of family disputes
Ensures someone you trust can act immediately when needed
A key pillar of legacy and estate planning
Fee Waiver for Singaporean Citizens
Fee Waiver for Singaporean Citizens
Fee Waiver for Singaporean Citizens
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has extended the application fee waiver for LPA Form 1 to all Singapore Citizens until 31 March 2026, to encourage early planning and adoption.
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has extended the application fee waiver for LPA Form 1 to all Singapore Citizens until 31 March 2026, to encourage early planning and adoption.
What DFC provides:
Our doctors can certify an LPA, confirming that you understand the implications and have the mental capacity to make the appointment.
Cost: $60
What DFC provides:
Our doctors can certify an LPA, confirming that you understand the implications and have the mental capacity to make the appointment.
Cost: $60
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Available as a home-based service for an additional fee. WhatsApp us to find out more.
Available as a home-based service for an additional fee. WhatsApp us to find out more.
Advance Medical Directive (AMD)
Advance Medical Directive (AMD)
Advance Medical Directive (AMD)
— Medical consultation and certification to document your end-of-life healthcare preferences.
— Medical consultation and certification to document your end-of-life healthcare preferences.
— Medical consultation and certification to document your end-of-life healthcare preferences.
Ensuring your end-of-life wishes are honoured
Ensuring your end-of-life wishes are honoured
Ensuring your end-of-life wishes are honoured
An AMD is a legal document stating that you do not wish to receive extraordinary life-sustaining treatment if you become:
Terminally ill
Unconscious
Unable to express your wishes
An AMD is a legal document stating that you do not wish to receive extraordinary life-sustaining treatment if you become:
Terminally ill
Unconscious
Unable to express your wishes
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Why an AMD matters:
Why an AMD matters:
Why an AMD matters:
Provides clarity to doctors and caregivers during critical moments
Prevents unnecessary and unwanted medical interventions
Reduces emotional strain on family members
Ensures your care aligns with your values and preferences
Provides clarity to doctors and caregivers during critical moments
Prevents unnecessary and unwanted medical interventions
Reduces emotional strain on family members
Ensures your care aligns with your values and preferences
What DFC provides:
Our doctors offer AMD counselling and certify your AMD form, which you can then submit to the Ministry of Health.
Cost: $45
What DFC provides:
Our doctors offer AMD counselling and certify your AMD form, which you can then submit to the Ministry of Health.
Cost: $45
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Available as a home-based service for an additional fee. WhatsApp us to find out more.
Available as a home-based service for an additional fee. WhatsApp us to find out more.
Deputyship Application
Deputyship Application
Deputyship Application
— When an LPA cannot be made
Deputyship is required when a person has already lost mental capacity, making it impossible for them to sign an LPA. In these cases, family members must apply to the Family Court to be appointed as a Deputy.
— When an LPA cannot be made
Deputyship is required when a person has already lost mental capacity, making it impossible for them to sign an LPA. In these cases, family members must apply to the Family Court to be appointed as a Deputy.
— When an LPA cannot be made
Deputyship is required when a person has already lost mental capacity, making it impossible for them to sign an LPA. In these cases, family members must apply to the Family Court to be appointed as a Deputy.
A Deputy is authorised to make decisions on behalf of the individual for:
A Deputy is authorised to make decisions on behalf of the individual for:
A Deputy is authorised to make decisions on behalf of the individual for:
Financial and property affairs
Personal welfare and care decisions
Financial and property affairs
Personal welfare and care decisions
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Common reasons families apply for Deputyship:
Common reasons families apply for Deputyship:
Common reasons families apply for Deputyship:
Advanced dementia
Stroke with significant cognitive impairment
Brain injury or psychiatric conditions affecting decision-making
Urgent need to manage bank accounts, insurance, or medical decisions
Advanced dementia
Stroke with significant cognitive impairment
Brain injury or psychiatric conditions affecting decision-making
Urgent need to manage bank accounts, insurance, or medical decisions
What DFC provides:
We conduct the Medical and Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and prepare the medical reports required for Court applications.
Cost: $450
What DFC provides:
We conduct the Medical and Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and prepare the medical reports required for Court applications.
Cost: $450
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Available as a home-based service for an additional fee. WhatsApp us to find out more.
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