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What is Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in Singapore?
Last updated: Monday, July 7, 2025 | 5 min reading time
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to appoint someone you trust to manage your affairs if you lose mental capacity in an accident or medical emergency.
Life is unpredictable, yet you can still decide who will speak and act on your behalf if you ever lose mental capacity in an accident, stroke or heart attack.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) lets you choose that trusted person to manage your personal welfare and/or property & affairs if that happens.
More than 230,000 Singaporeans have completed an LPA, which can be certified by an accredited doctor.
What are the benefits of an LPA?
Peace of mind for all: Having arrangements in place offers reassurance to you and your family, especially in the event of an unexpected stroke, accident or cardiac arrest.
Alleviates stress during medical emergencies: Doctors and hospitals can liaise swiftly with your appointed donee, so treatment and financial matters continue without confusion or delay.
Cost-effective: It is more expensive for your loved ones to get deputyship to manage your finances after mental capacity is lost.
Keeps decisions in familiar hands: Your chosen donee can step in immediately when a medical situation occurs and act in your best interests.
3 simple steps to make your LPA
You can make an LPA at a Parkway Shenton clinic in just 3 steps:
1. Start your LPA form online at the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) website. You may appoint 1 or 2 donees to act on your behalf.
2. Wait for donees to accept online. Your donees will be notified of their role via email or SMS.
3. Visit a Parkway Shenton clinic to certify your LPA.
You may make an appointment online or by phone.
Only you have to be at the clinic, your donees need not be there.
What is the cost of an LPA?
It costs $70 to make an LPA at Parkway Shenton clinics.
Where to make your LPA?
You may make an LPA at Parkway Shenton’s island-wide network of clinics, making the process convenient and seamless:
Choose a Parkway Shenton clinic near you: From the CBD to the heartlands, our accredited doctors are ready to help.
Make an appointment online in minutes: You may also book an appointment by phone.
Complete the LPA process in one visit: Our doctor will review your form, answer questions, witness your digital signature on Singpass online, and submit the form to OPG.
Integrated primary-care network: Discuss your LPA with your family doctor who is familiar with your medical history.
Who should get an LPA?
Many people think LPAs are for end-of-life planning, but it is helpful to make one early. Mental incapacity can happen at any age due to an unexpected accident or event.
You can apply if you:
Are at least 21 years old, and
Have mental capacity to understand the LPA
Planning ahead gives peace of mind. Make an LPA for you and your loved ones today.
FAQs on how to make an LPA
Q: Where can I make an LPA?
You can make an LPA at most Parkway Shenton clinics.
Q: Do my donees have to be at the clinic to certify my LPA?
No, only you have to be present at the clinic. Your donees need not be present.
Q: What is the cost to make an LPA at Parkway Shenton clinics?
The price to make an LPA is $70 at Parkway Shenton clinics.
Q: Who can make an LPA?
An LPA is suitable for anyone at least 21 years old with mental capacity, as it provides peace of mind in the event of a medical emergency.
Q: Should a healthy person make an LPA?
Yes, it is possible for anyone, regardless of age, to suffer from a loss of mental capacity due to medical events like accidents, hypertension, or cardiac arrests.
Q: Can Permanent Residents (PR) or foreigners make an LPA?
Yes, PRs and foreigners can make an LPA at Parkway Shenton clinics.
Q: Can I revoke or make changes to an LPA after certifying it?
Yes, you can revoke your LPA to make changes at any time on the Office of the Public Guardian website.
Ang, S. (2024, November 22). Fee waiver for lasting power of attorney applications extended to end-March 2026. The Straits Times. Retrieved June 18, 2025 from https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/fee-waiver-for-lasting-power-of-attorney-applications-extended-to-end-of-march-2026
Askgov. (n.d.). How do I make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://ask.gov.sg/msf/questions/cls1lenhf00lujzsga7wfkgpd
Channel NewsAsia. (2024, October 25). 233,000 people aged 50 and above have made a lasting power of attorney: MSF. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/233000-people-aged-50-and-above-have-made-lasting-power-attorney-msf-4703201
Corliss, J. (2023, September 1). Heart attacks may speed cognitive decline. Harvard Medical School. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/heart-attacks-may-speed-cognitive-decline
Ministry of Social and Family Development. (n.d.). Lasting Power of Attorney: Where to find a certificate issuer. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://www.msf.gov.sg/what-we-do/opg/lasting-power-of-attorney/where-to-find-a-certificate-issuer
My Legacy @ LifeSG. (n.d.). Prepare a Lasting Power of Attorney. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://mylegacy.life.gov.sg/find-a-service/lpa/
Office of the Public Guardian. (n.d.). It is easy applying for an LPA. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://opg-eservice.msf.gov.sg/OPGO/Home.aspx
Tan, T. (2024, November 24). Paying someone to see to their care if they lose mental capacity gives them peace of mind. The Straits Times. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/paying-someone-to-see-to-their-care-if-they-lose-mental-capacity-gives-them-peace-of-mind
Askgov. (n.d.). How do I make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://ask.gov.sg/msf/questions/cls1lenhf00lujzsga7wfkgpd
Channel NewsAsia. (2024, October 25). 233,000 people aged 50 and above have made a lasting power of attorney: MSF. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/233000-people-aged-50-and-above-have-made-lasting-power-attorney-msf-4703201
Corliss, J. (2023, September 1). Heart attacks may speed cognitive decline. Harvard Medical School. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/heart-attacks-may-speed-cognitive-decline
Ministry of Social and Family Development. (n.d.). Lasting Power of Attorney: Where to find a certificate issuer. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://www.msf.gov.sg/what-we-do/opg/lasting-power-of-attorney/where-to-find-a-certificate-issuer
My Legacy @ LifeSG. (n.d.). Prepare a Lasting Power of Attorney. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://mylegacy.life.gov.sg/find-a-service/lpa/
Office of the Public Guardian. (n.d.). It is easy applying for an LPA. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://opg-eservice.msf.gov.sg/OPGO/Home.aspx
Tan, T. (2024, November 24). Paying someone to see to their care if they lose mental capacity gives them peace of mind. The Straits Times. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/paying-someone-to-see-to-their-care-if-they-lose-mental-capacity-gives-them-peace-of-mind
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