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A General (non-durable) Power of Attorney is only valid as long as the Donor is capable of acting for him or herself. A General Power of Attorney will end automatically when the Donor becomes mentally incapacitated or dies.

A Lasting (durable) Power of Attorney will remain in force even if the donor becomes mentally incompetent. The donor must be competent at the time the Lasting Power of Attorney is made. A Lasting Power of Attorney ends automatically when the donor dies or when revoked by the donor. A Lasting Power of Attorney for property or financial affairs will also end upon the bankruptcy of the donor or the donee.




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GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

THIS GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY is made this ________ day of ________________, ________ at __________, Singapore by ____________________, NRIC number __________, of ____________________

  1. Attorney
  2. I appoint __________________, NRIC number __________, of ____________________, to be my Attorney in accordance with Part X of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1886 and the Mental Capacity Act 2008, if applicable.
  3. Replacement Attorney
  4. On the death, refusal or inability of __________________ to act or continue to act, I appoint ____________________, NRIC number ____________________, of _________________________________________ to act in place of __________________ as my replacement Attorney, in accordance with Part X of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1886 and the Mental Capacity Act 2008, if applicable.
  5. Powers of Attorney
  6. My Attorney has authority to do anything on my behalf that I may lawfully do by attorney (the "General Power").
  7. Specific Powers
  8. Without restricting its generality in any way, the following power(s) are specifically included within the foregoing General Power:

    Provide initials on lines below:

    1. X____Real Estate Transactions
    2. To deal with any interest I may have in real property and sign all documents on my behalf concerning my interest, including, but not limited to, real property I may subsequently acquire or receive. These powers include, but are not limited to, the ability to:
      1. Purchase, sell, exchange, accept as gifts, place as security on loans, convey with or without covenants, rent, collect rent, sue for and receive rents, eject and remove tenants or other persons, to pay or contest taxes or assessments, control any legal claim in favor of or against me, partition or consent to partitioning, mortgage, charge, lease, surrender, manage or otherwise deal with real estate and any interest therein; and
      2. Execute and deliver deeds, transfers, mortgages, charges, leases, assignments, surrenders, releases and other instruments required for any such purpose.
    3. X____Maintain Property and Make Investments
    4. To retain any assets owned by me at the date this General Power of Attorney becomes effective, and to reinvest those assets in similar investments. In addition, my Attorney may invest my assets in any new investments, of his or her choosing, regardless of whether or not they are authorized by any applicable legislation.
    5. X____Banking Transactions
    6. To do any act that I can do through my Attorney with a bank or other financial institution. This power includes, but is not limited to, the power to:
      1. Open, maintain or close bank accounts (including, but not limited to, current accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit), brokerage accounts, retirement plan accounts, and other similar accounts with financial institutions;
      2. Conduct any business with any banking or financial institution with respect to any of my accounts, including, but not limited to, making deposits and withdrawals, negotiating or endorsing any cheques or other instruments with respect to any such accounts, obtaining bank statements, passbooks, drafts, money orders, warrants, and certificates or vouchers payable to me by any person, firm, company, or political entity;
      3. Borrow money from any banking or financial institution if deemed necessary by my Attorney, and to manage all aspects of the loan process, including the placement of security and the negotiation of terms;
      4. Perform any act necessary to deposit, negotiate, sell or transfer any note, security, or draft;
      5. Have access to any safe deposit box that I might own, including its contents; and
      6. Create and deliver any financial statements necessary to or from any bank or financial institution.
    7. X____Business Operating Transactions
    8. To take any action my Attorney deems necessary with any business that I may own or have an interest in by doing any act which can be done through an Attorney. This power includes, but is not limited to, the power to execute, seal and deliver any instrument; participate in any legal business of any kind; execute partnership agreements and amendments; to incorporate, reorganise, consolidate, merge, sell, or dissolve any business; to elect or employ officers, directors and agents; and to exercise voting rights with respect to any stock I may own, either in person or by proxy.
    9. X____Insurance Transactions
    10. To do any act that I can do through my Attorney with any insurance policy. This power includes, but is not limited to, the power to pay premiums, start, modify or terminate policies, manage all cash payouts, borrow from insurers and third parties using insurance policies as collateral, and to change the beneficiaries on any insurance policies on my life. Unless my Attorney was already a beneficiary of any policy before the signing of this document, my Attorney cannot name himself or herself as a beneficiary of such policy.
    11. X____Claims and Litigation Matters
    12. To institute, maintain, defend, compromise, arbitrate or otherwise dispose of, any and all actions, suits, attachments or other legal proceedings for or against me. This power includes, but is not limited to, the power to: appear on my behalf, and the power to settle any claim against me in whichever forum or manner my Attorney deems prudent, and to receive or pay any resulting settlement.
    13. X____Tax Matters
    14. To act for me in all matters that affect my taxes and to prepare, sign, and file documents with any governmental body or agency, including, but not limited to, authority to:
      1. Prepare, sign and file income and other tax returns with governmental bodies, and to receive any refund payments; and
      2. Obtain information or documents from any government or its agencies, and represent me in all tax matters, including the authority to negotiate, compromise, or settle any matter with such government or agency.
    15. X____Government Benefits
    16. To act on my behalf in all matters that affect my right to allowances, compensation and reimbursements properly payable to me by the Government of Singapore or any agency or department thereof. This power includes, but is not limited to, the power to prepare, file, claim, defend or settle any claim on my behalf and to receive and manage, as my Attorney sees fit, any proceeds of any claim.
    17. X____Retirement Benefit Transactions
    18. To act for me and represent my interests in all matters affecting any retirement savings or pension plans I may have. This power includes, but is not limited to, the power to continue contributions, change contribution amounts, change investment strategies and options, move assets to other plans, receive and manage payouts, and add or change existing beneficiaries. My Attorney cannot add himself or herself as a beneficiary unless he or she is already a designated beneficiary as of the signing of this document.
    19. X____Family Care
    20. To make whatever expenditures are required for the maintenance, education, benefit, medical care and general advancement of me, my spouse and dependent children, and other persons who I have chosen or whom I am legally required to support, any of whom may include my Attorney. This power includes, but is not limited to, the power to pay for housing, clothing, food, travel and other living costs.
    21. X____Personal Property Transactions
    22. To purchase, sell or otherwise deal with any type of personal property I may currently or in the future have an interest in. This includes, but is not limited to, the power to purchase, sell, exchange, accept as gifts, place as security on loans, rent, lease, to pay or contest taxes or assessments, mortgage or pledge.
    23. X____Estate Transactions
    24. To do any act that I can do through my Attorney with regard to all matters that affect any trust, probate estate, conservatorship, or other fund from which I may receive payment as a beneficiary. This power includes the power to disclaim any interest which might otherwise be transferred or distributed to me from any other person, estate, trust, or other entity, as may be appropriate. However, my Attorney cannot disclaim assets to which I would be entitled, if the result is that the disclaimed assets pass directly or indirectly to my Attorney or my Attorney's estate.
    25. X____Living Trust Transactions
    26. To transfer any of my assets to the trustee of any revocable trust created by me, if such trust is in existence at the time of such transfer. This property can include real property, stocks, bonds, accounts, insurance policies or other property.
    27. X____Gift Transactions
    28. To make gifts to my spouse, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other family members on special occasions, including birthdays and seasonal holidays, including cash gifts, and to such other persons with whom I have an established pattern of giving (or if it is appropriate to make such gifts for estate planning and/or tax purposes), in such amounts as my Attorney may decide in his or her absolute discretion, having regard to all of the circumstances, including the gifts I made while I was capable of managing my own estate, the size of my estate and my income requirements.
    29. X____Charity Transactions
    30. To continue to make gifts to charitable organisations with which I have an established pattern of giving (or if it is appropriate to make such gifts for estate planning and/or tax purposes), in such amounts as my Attorney may decide in his or her absolute discretion, having regard to all of the circumstances, including the gifts I made while I was capable of managing my own estate, the size of my estate and my income requirements.
    31. X____Employ Required Professionals
    32. To appoint and employ any agents, servants, companions, or other persons, including nurses and other health care professionals for my care and the care of my spouse and dependent children, and accountants, attorneys, clerks, workers and others for the management, preservation and protection of my property and estate, at such remuneration and for such length of time as my Attorney considers advisable.
  9. Attorney Restrictions
  10. This Power of Attorney is not subject to any conditions or restrictions other than those noted above.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand the day and year first above written.


SIGNED in the presence of:

Witness:

_____________________ (sign)
Witness Name: _____________________
(Notary Public, solicitor, or Commissioner for Oaths)
Address: _____________________







             (Seal)

_____________________ (sign)
____________________


INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXECUTING YOUR POWER OF ATTORNEY

Before signing your Power of Attorney, ensure you have read it and understand the document.

To be valid, you must sign the document with your usual signature. The signing must occur in the presence of your solicitor or a Notary Public. After you have signed your document in front of your solicitor or a Notary Public, your solicitor or the Notary Public must sign in your presence.

If your Power of Attorney document is to be used outside of Singapore, it will need to be signed by a Notary Public.

Your Power of Attorney may be registered with the Supreme Court Registry after being signed and witnessed with your solicitor or a Notary Public. Additionally, if your Power of Attorney will be used to transfer real property (land), your solicitor may need to have the document recorded with the Land Titles Registry in order for the Power of Attorney to be recognised.

Last updated 07 August 2025

What is a Power of Attorney (POA)?

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A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document granting someone the authority to manage your affairs. In this document, you’re identified as the donor, and your appointed representative is typically called an attorney or donee.

Your POA outlines the terms and conditions between you and your attorney while giving them the authority to assist you in financial, business, or medical decision-making.

What are the types of Powers of Attorney?

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There are two types of Powers of Attorney. The type you make will determine when it comes into effect and what powers you grant your attorney. LawDepot’s questionnaire allows you to choose multiple options based on your current needs. Let’s break it down:

1. General Power of Attorney

A General Power of Attorney is only valid when you’re mentally competent. This kind of POA will automatically end if you become mentally incapacitated, revoke it, or pass away.

Having a General POA helps grant specific powers to an attorney. For instance, you may be unavailable to manage your rental property due to extensive work travel. In this case, you might make a POA for your attorney to manage your property while you’re unavailable. Then, you can revoke the POA when you return and are available again.

2. Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

A Lasting Power of Attorney remains in effect even if you become mentally incompetent. However, you must be competent when you first create an LPA. Using an LPA helps ensure that when you become incapacitated, you have someone you trust to help manage your day-to-day life.

This kind of POA ends when you revoke it while still having capacity, go bankrupt, or pass away. It may also end if your attorney goes bankrupt. 

What powers can I grant my attorney?

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The powers available to your attorney vary depending on whether you create a General or a Lasting Power of Attorney. You can also restrict or enable their actions to suit the situation for which you’re using this form.

If it applies to your kind of POA, you can grant authority in:

Property and financial affairs

Giving your attorney powers for property and finances allows them to help with personal and business matters.

Personal property and financial tasks can be:

  • Paying bills and a mortgage (e.g., accessing your bank account to pay your mortgage)
  • Collecting and recovering debt
  • Maintaining and managing a rental property
  • Changing retirement plans and accepting benefits
  • Managing your estate and family concerns
  • Selling property
  • Filing taxes

You can also give power to your attorney to manage your business. This means they can oversee the best interest of your company by making employment, budgetary, and investment decisions. Your attorney can also be a proxy in meetings and vote as a shareholder in your absence.

Personal welfare

If your Power of Attorney is created to include health and welfare, you can give powers to your attorney to carry out your medical needs. This includes:

  • Consenting to or refusing medical treatments
  • Consenting to or refusing medical trials
  • Decisions about where you live (e.g., in a care home or independently with support)
  • Decisions about your day-to-day life (e.g., your diet and daily routine)

Powers you cannot grant an attorney

There are certain decisions that an attorney cannot make for you. This includes:

  • Executing or altering your Last Will and Testament
  • Revoking an advanced medical directive
  • Making decisions about your care if you’re admitted to a psychiatric facility
  • Making decisions about your family relationships or religion (e.g., entering a marriage or getting a divorce)

Additionally, there are restrictions on your attorney’s medical decision-making. For example, they cannot decide on donating organs or terminating a pregnancy. 

Check your legislation or ask a solicitor for more advice on what an attorney can and cannot do in your jurisdiction.

Should I make a Power of Attorney?

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Yes, you should make a Power of Attorney if you’re of sound mind and at least 21 years old. A POA is an essential estate planning document that gives you control over what decisions are made on your behalf if you’re incapacitated or unable to make one yourself.

Instances where you may be unavailable or have the risk of incapacitation include:

  • You’re entering old age and need help with day-to-day tasks
  • You travel out of state or out of the country often
  • You work in a hazardous work environment
  • You’re diagnosed with a severe illness or disability (e.g., dementia or cancer)

Without a POA, your family will need to apply to the court to become deputies so they can manage your affairs if you’re incapacitated or an incident occurs while you’re away. This process can take time and cost money in an already stressful situation.

How to write a Power of Attorney

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LawDepot’s Power of Attorney template allows you to create a POA that suits your needs. First, choose what type of POA you want to create. Then, use our questionnaire to include all the details applicable to your POA, such as:

  1. What your POA will be used for
  2. Your and your attorney’s details, along with a replacement attorney
  3. Determine the powers you want to grant your attorney
  4. Name your certificate issuer
  5. Name who is registering your POA
  6. Your signing details

Who is the best person to be an attorney?

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The person you choose as your attorney should be someone you trust and who is willing to fulfill their duties. You should discuss the role with your attorney before naming them and add a replacement attorney in case your first choice cannot fulfill their duties.

When choosing an attorney, there are restrictions and requirements under the Mental Capacity Act 2008. For example, an attorney must be at least 21 years of age and cannot be anyone who is declaring bankruptcy.

You have the option to name two people as a joint attorney. If you do, you should determine how they should work together. They can either work jointly, where they must agree together on any decisions made on your behalf. Alternatively, they can work jointly and severally, meaning they can make decisions together or separately.

Do I need to register my Lasting Power of Attorney?

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Yes, for a Lasting Power of Attorney to be valid, you must register it with the Office of Public Guardian. Before it’s registered, it must be certified by a designated certificate issuer (e.g., solicitor or doctor).

It’s also possible to deposit a POA with the court if it deals with real estate matters.

Does my Ordinary Power of Attorney need to be notarised?

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Yes, an Ordinary Power of Attorney must be signed in the presence of a solicitor, notary public, or commissioner for oaths. It’s essential to validate your signature when you complete your POA. 

Notarisation may also be required for international use. Check the local laws of a destination for any international use.

How do I revoke my Power of Attorney?

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If you’re of sound mind, you can revoke a POA in writing. However, if you’ve created an LPA and a doctor deems you mentally incompetent, you can no longer revoke your document. 

When you change or revoke a POA, you should inform any institutions that have the original on file and your attorneys. Then, ensure they have a copy of your new POA when applicable. 

Talk to a solicitor or look at Singapore’s Mental Capacity Act for the events that may cause an automatic revocation of an LPA.

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