Number of Lasting Power of Attorneys Registered with Office of Public Guardian in 2016 and 2017

Debated in Parliament on 5 Feb 2018.

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In 2016, about 8,000 Lasting Powers of Attorneys were registered by the Office of the Public Guardian, with the number rising to around 12,000 in 2017.
The Office of the Public Guardian is collaborating with eldercare service providers and senior activity centres to raise awareness about LPAs through talks and community outreach.
The agency is also distributing informational materials at community touchpoints and promoting LPA importance via radio.
An application fee waiver is available for Singaporeans using Form 1 for straightforward LPAs until 31 August 2018.
The government encourages early execution of LPAs to secure personal and financial decisions.

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Sitoh Yih Pin

Mr Sitoh Yih Pin asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) how many Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) have been registered by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) in 2016 and 2017 respectively; and (b) what further measures can OPG take to encourage more senior Singaporeans to execute LPAs.

Desmond Lee

In 2016, approximately 8,000 Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) were registered by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). In 2017, this number increased by 50% to around 12,000.

To encourage more senior Singaporeans to make an LPA, OPG is working with various organisations to raise awareness on LPA in the community. These outreach activities include engaging eldercare service providers, conducting talks at senior activity centres and distributing collaterals at community touchpoints. We will also be promoting the importance of making an LPA through radio. There is currently an application fee waiver in place for Singaporeans making more straightforward LPAs using Form 1 until 31 August 2018. We urge more Singaporeans to make their LPA early.

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In 2016, about 8,000 Lasting Powers of Attorneys were registered by the Office of the Public Guardian, with the number rising to around 12,000 in 2017.
The Office of the Public Guardian is collaborating with eldercare service providers and senior activity centres to raise awareness about LPAs through talks and community outreach.
The agency is also distributing informational materials at community touchpoints and promoting LPA importance via radio.
An application fee waiver is available for Singaporeans using Form 1 for straightforward LPAs until 31 August 2018.
The government encourages early execution of LPAs to secure personal and financial decisions.

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Number of Lasting Power of Attorneys Registered with Office of Public Guardian in 2016 and 2017

Debated in Parliament on 5 Feb 2018.

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In 2016, about 8,000 Lasting Powers of Attorneys were registered by the Office of the Public Guardian, with the number rising to around 12,000 in 2017.
The Office of the Public Guardian is collaborating with eldercare service providers and senior activity centres to raise awareness about LPAs through talks and community outreach.
The agency is also distributing informational materials at community touchpoints and promoting LPA importance via radio.
An application fee waiver is available for Singaporeans using Form 1 for straightforward LPAs until 31 August 2018.
The government encourages early execution of LPAs to secure personal and financial decisions.

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Sitoh Yih Pin

Desmond Lee

In 2016, approximately 8,000 Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) were registered by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). In 2017, this number increased by 50% to around 12,000.

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In 2016, about 8,000 Lasting Powers of Attorneys were registered by the Office of the Public Guardian, with the number rising to around 12,000 in 2017.
The Office of the Public Guardian is collaborating with eldercare service providers and senior activity centres to raise awareness about LPAs through talks and community outreach.
The agency is also distributing informational materials at community touchpoints and promoting LPA importance via radio.
An application fee waiver is available for Singaporeans using Form 1 for straightforward LPAs until 31 August 2018.
The government encourages early execution of LPAs to secure personal and financial decisions.

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Number of Lasting Power of Attorneys Registered with Office of Public Guardian in 2016 and 2017

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Number of Lasting Power of Attorneys Registered with Office of Public Guardian in 2016 and 2017

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Desmond Lee

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