Last Chance for LPA Fee Waiver: Deadline on March 31st 2023.最后机会免除LPA费用：截止日期为2023年3月31日。

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Losing a loved one to dementia is heartbreaking. It is especially hard when you realize that they didn’t have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place. This was the case with my dad, who had already done his estate planning but didn’t know about LPA.

An LPA is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf should you lose mental capacity. This person, known as a donee, can make decisions on matters related to your personal welfare and/or property and affairs.

The process of applying for LPA is simple and can be done online through the Office of the Public Guardian’s e-service website. The fee for the application varies depending on your residency status, with Singapore citizens currently being able to apply for free until March 31, 2023.

Unfortunately, my family learned the hard way about the importance of having an LPA in place. When my dad was diagnosed with dementia, it was too late for him to create one. This meant that we had to go through a lengthy and costly legal process to appoint someone to make decisions on his behalf.

I urge everyone to take the time to consider creating an LPA, especially if you have elderly loved ones or are approaching a stage in life where mental capacity may become an issue. Don’t wait until it’s too late, as the cost of not having an LPA can be significant, both financially and emotionally.

So please, take the time to visit the Office of the Public Guardian’s e-service website and learn more about LPA. It could make all the difference in ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of should the worst happen.