Published on 6th February, 2017 by Benjamin Li Yong Le
If a Donor gives his Donee(s) authority to make decisions about Donor’s property and affairs, it does not authorise his Donee(s) to dispose of his property by making cash gifts unless he specifically states so in the LPA.
Published on 21st December, 2016 by Benjamin Li Yong Le
If a person does not make an LPA and loses his mental capacity, his family members would have to apply to the Family Justice Courts for a court order to give them the right to make decisions on his behalf.
Published on 15th September, 2016 by Benjamin Li Yong Le
The LPA is a legal document which allows a person who is at least 21 years old (“Donor”), to appoint one or more persons (“donees”) whom he trusts to be reliable, competent and capable to make decisions and act on his behalf should he lose mental capacity.