Can I do my Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) on GM Legacy?

No, you cannot. You can do your LPA online via the Office of the Public Guardian Online (OPGO).

Alternatively, you can make an appointment online with our partner, Advantage Medical Group to Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).

 

1. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
   An LPA allows you (the Donor) to appoint trusted persons (Donees) to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity.
    
2. How do I apply for an LPA?
   • Step 1: Prepare your LPA Form 1 online via the Office of the Public Guardian Online (OPGO). You can appoint up to 2 Donees and 1 Replacement Donee.
   • Step 2: Donees must accept their appointments via OPGO using Singpass.
   • Step 3: Visit an LPA Certificate Issuer (CI) to certify your LPA. Ensure your chosen CI can certify the LPA online.
   • Step 4: The CI submits your application to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). You’ll be notified once your LPA is registered.
      
3. Who can make an LPA?
   You must:

   • Be at least 21 years old

   • Have mental capacity to make your own decisions

   • Not be an undischarged bankrupt (if making an LPA for property and affairs matters)
     
      

4. What powers can I grant my Donees?

   • Personal welfare (e.g., healthcare, living arrangements)

   • Property and affairs (e.g., financial matters)

   • Both
     
      

5. What do I need to apply?
    

   • A Singpass account and the Singpass app on your mobile phone.

   • Personal details of your Donees, including:

     • Full name

     • NRIC/FIN

     • Local mobile number

     • Email (optional)
       
        

6.  What are the fees?
   • LPA application fees 
     • $70 for Singapore citizens (Waived for Singapore citizens until 31 March 2026. From 1 April 2026, the application will be free of charge.)

     • $90 for permanent residents

     • $230 for foreignersNote: OPG will contact you via SMS or email after receiving your LPA form.
        

   • LPA certification fee: Varies depending on the chosen Certificate Issuer. Find a CI near you. 
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7. Who can be my Certificate Issuer (CI) to certify my LPA?
   The LPA form will have to be witnessed and certified by an LPA Certificate Issuer. 
   
   Any one of the following professionals in Singapore can be the CI for your LPA:
   • A medical practitioner accredited by the Public Guardian,
   • A practicing lawyer (i.e. a Singapore solicitor qualified to practice Singapore law in a Singapore law firm), or
   • A registered psychiatrist.
     
     Note: Both of you and the CI will need to meet face to face and digitally sign your LPA using the Singpass application.
      

8. What if I need to appoint more than 2 Donees and/or 1 replacement Donee or have specific powers drafted for my LPA Form 1?
    

   You will need to use LPA Form 2, which requires customised legal drafting. Usually, an LPA Form 2 set-up fee starts from $1,500. 

   You may send in your enquiry to legacy@goalsmapper.com to do your LPA Form 2.