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Public Consultation on RERF Report
Sep 19, 2019
The
Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the Ministry of Law
(MinLaw) have received recommendations from the Committee to Review and Enhance
Reforms in the Family Justice System (RERF Committee).
Changes to the Registration Process for a Lasting Power of Attorney
Jul 20, 2019
To make it more convenient for Singaporeans to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has made several changes to the process of registering an LPA.
Response to Motions on Caregiver Support and Ageing
Feb 13, 2019
MOS responds to Motions on Caregiver Support and Ageing
Average cost to pay a certificate issuer to make an LPA
Nov 19, 2018
Minister answers question by Mr Sitoh Yih Pin, MP for Potong Pasir SMC, regarding fee charged by LPA certificate issuers.
Number of Singaporeans aged 65 and above who have made an LPA
Nov 19, 2018
Minister answers questions by Ms Joan Pereira, MP for Tanjong Pagar, regarding senior citzens registering for a Lasting Power of Attorney.
Waiting time required for the registration of a Lasting Power of Attorney
Oct 2, 2018
Minister Desmond Lee answers question by Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong, Non-Constituency Member of Parliament, on the waiting time required for the registration of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
Opening Remarks by Minister of State Sam Tan at the Professional Deputies and Donees Launch Ceremony
Sep 21, 2018
Opening Remarks by Minister of State Sam Tan at the Professional Deputies and Donees Launch Ceremony
Lasting Power of Attorney application fees waived for two more years
Jun 28, 2018
The Office of the Public Guardian has
extended the fee waiver for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Form 1 applications
by Singapore Citizens until 31 August 2020.
New Certification Course To Train Professionals Who Wish To Register As Professional Deputies
May 21, 2018
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) is launching a certification course to train professionals who wish to register as professional deputies and donees.
Opening Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the Second Reading of the Vulnerable Adults Bill
May 18, 2018
Minister Desmond Lee's Opening Speech at the Second Reading of the Vulnerable Adults Bill