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POWER OF ATTORNEY

Post by musical box » Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:24 am

Can I do a POA in Singapore? Process/cost?

aged 68, EP, UK citizen, single.

2 needed wealth and health?

The SG registered POA has validity in UK?

Assets 50% uk 50% sg

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Re: POWER OF ATTORNEY

Post by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 11 Aug 2025 1:11 pm

@AI Overview
No, a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) executed in Singapore is generally not valid or enforceable in other countries. Similarly, LPAs from other countries are typically not recognized in Singapore. If you have assets or spend time in other countries, it's advisable to create a separate LPA or equivalent document in those jurisdictions.

https://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-ar ... -attorney/
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Re: POWER OF ATTORNEY

Post by musical box » Mon, 11 Aug 2025 1:52 pm

Thanks SMS for clear response.

One point
if I spend 100% time in one country but have assets in 4 other countries I need to create 5 LPA's?

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Re: POWER OF ATTORNEY

Post by NYY1 » Mon, 11 Aug 2025 3:39 pm

It is listed in the link provided but look into the AMD (Advance Medical Directive) as well.

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Re: POWER OF ATTORNEY

Post by malcontent » Mon, 11 Aug 2025 7:52 pm

While in Singapore I’ve had to get power of attorney on a few occasions for property and banking transactions in the U.S. — this could only be accomplished with a trip to the American Embassy where they notarized the POA for $50, and it was accepted in the U.S.
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