The Lasting Power of Attorney allows another person to act on one’s behalf should one lose mental capacity. (Not when one is dead: that’s a will; not when one is still well with mental capacity: that’s a general power of attorney)
Doctors are only certified to do the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).
Our charges
$200 for patients that require full testing and paper form with thumbprints. Around $50 for most cases using singpass.
You should not come if
- You have more than one house, go see a lawyer
- You already have no mental capacity, you need to apply for a deputyship
- You do not want your mental state to be assessed by the doctor
What to prepare
A donor: a person who wants to give away his rights to his personal welfare, property and money when he loses mental capacity. The donor must have mental capacity. For example, the donor must be able to communicate his/her wishes, be able to have some ability to weigh the decisions and remember them.
A donee/s: Someone to help the donor handle his personal welfare, property and money when he loses mental capacity (can be more than 1).
Please make sure all your donees have accepted their appointment before making an appointment.
Forms to prepare
Please head to the OPG website, read through them and fill them up before coming by. Do not bring forms unless the donor cannot use the phone, in which case there will be a higher charge.
Please remember to bring your phone!
What to expect?
- Depending on the complexity of the case, an assessment can take 15 min to 1 hour.
- A mental and memory screening will be conducted on the donor to determine his fitness to sign on a legal document.
- If the donor fails this test, the LPA cannot be signed under any circumstances, and you will still be charged.
- If everything is in place, the doctor will sign the form electronically.
What about housecalls?
I will usually waive the housecall charges if they are within walking distance of clinic. Transport and additional charges apply for requests that are out of zone. Get in touch with us for an estimate.
Planning for an LPA?
Please book an appointment.