How does a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) help Singaporeans prepare for the unknown?

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Seline Cai experienced a profound wake-up call when her uncle passed away this year. Managing his affairs, she discovered the importance of Lasting Power of Attorney and the need to express one's wishes clearly.

"When it comes to the will and LPA, there is still some taboo for us to start the conversation. But now, with the aging population, many of us need to take care of our elderly parents and face more health issues while taking care of them."In the case of 54-year-old Gordon Goh, his sister was diagnosed with an advanced stage of dementia.

Among these applications, 77 per cent were made by individuals aged 50 and above. Notably, the online application system, launched in November 2022, has seen a successful submission of over 57,000 applications to date. in April revealed that there is significant room for improvement in raising awareness about LPA and Advance Care Plans among Singaporeans.

Additionally, 13 per cent of participants found the process of creating these plans too troublesome, while 11 per cent and 20 per cent cited a lack of knowledge on how to make their LPA and ACP, respectively.

 

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