Personal Legal Procedures

Personal Legal Procedures
Different Types of Power of Attorney
Different Types of Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document allowing one person to appoint another to act on their behalf. The person making the appointment is called the donor and their representative, the donee. Sometimes, the donee is referred to as the attorney, but this doesn’t mean they have any specific professional legal status; the designation is used purely to reflect the authority of their role granted by the power of...
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Guide to Lasting Power of Attorney
Guide to Lasting Power of Attorney
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that is often executed at the same time as a will. However, it is different to a will because it allows for the management of someone’s affairs whilst they are still alive and in the event they lose mental capacity. What is a lasting power of attorney, and how does it work? Anyone aged 21 years or older can create...
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What is the Debt Repayment Scheme in Singapore?
What is the Debt Repayment Scheme in Singapore?
The Debt Repayment Scheme in Singapore, or DRS, is an alternative to declaring bankruptcy for people struggling with debt repayment. The DRS works in a similar way to bankruptcy. An officer from the Ministry of Law’s Insolvency Office, known as the Official Assignee (OA), is appointed by the High Court to administer the debtor’s affairs. The DRS can be a hugely successful option for both debtor and creditor. The debtor...
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How to Declare Bankruptcy in Singapore
How to Declare Bankruptcy in Singapore
Bankruptcy is a legal status entered into in Singapore when someone cannot pay their debts and the total amount owed exceeds S$15,000. A person can choose to file for bankruptcy, or one or more of their creditors may file. There can be some advantages in a debtor filing for bankruptcy; interest stops accumulating, so the total amount owed is frozen, plus a creditor cannot sue them once a bankruptcy order...
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Certified True Copy Singapore
Certified True Copy Singapore
Essential legal documents, especially those required for an international transaction, procedure, or litigation overseas, often must be certified. This includes copies of certain documents, where a simple photocopy won’t do, and providing a certified true copy is a legal requirement. There are two ways to certify a true copy: notarisation and legalisation. Precisely what is required depends upon the specific document and the circumstances surrounding it. Notarisation in Singapore Notarisation...
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Guide to Notary Public Services & Fees
Guide to Notary Public Services & Fees
Notarisation is a process whereby a document is authenticated and certified so that the recipients in a transaction can be confident they are valid and genuine. The service is provided by a specially designated lawyer called a notary public. What is a notary public? A notary public is an official status allowing that person the right to notarise documents. Rules surround appointing a notary public; they are almost always Singapore-qualified...
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