LPA explained: the document you'll need before your will
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) protects you while you're alive but unable to decide. Here's the plain-English version.
A will is for after you die. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is for while you're still alive but, due to illness or accident, can't make decisions for yourself.
Most adults should have both. The LPA actually does more day-to-day work — it lets a person you trust pay your bills, manage your CPF withdrawals, or make medical decisions if you're incapacitated.
Two LPA forms
Form 1 is the standard LPA. It's free for Singapore citizens until further notice (the Office of the Public Guardian regularly extends this waiver).
Form 2 is for granting custom powers to your donee. It costs more and requires lawyer drafting.
Who can be a donee
Anyone 21 or older, of sound mind, who consents. Most people choose a spouse, adult child, or close sibling. You can name more than one donee, jointly or independently.
Rain Tree and LPAs
Our Concierge plan bundles an LPA with your will. If you only need an LPA, we'll point you to the OPG online application — it's the cheapest path and we don't think you should pay us for something the government does well.
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