After all the complex legal problems that Chee had encountered, she decided that she ought to do
Question:
After all the complex legal problems that Chee had encountered, she decided that she ought to do proper advance care planning. She went to her lawyer's office to appoint a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).
(a) Explain to Chee the circumstances when the LPA will take effect. (10 marks)
(b) Identify and give examples of the powers that Chee is able to grant to her Donee in the LPA. (10 marks)
(c) Chee is still a little concerned that she is giving someone else too much power to make decisions on her behalf. Cite some of the restrictions on the Donee according to the Mental Capacity Act. (5 marks)
Additional guidance
1. The answer for each question should be properly structured, with appropriate introduction, conclusion, and organised paragraphs.
2. Answer the question based on the law (i.e. use legal provisions/statutes based in Singapore) 3. Must use proper referencing and citation formats, where necessary. If you refer to any case law, please provide the full name and citation, e.g. Sime Darby Edible Products Ltd v Ngo Chew Hong Edible Oil Pte Ltd [2000] 4 SLR 360.
Smith and Roberson Business Law
ISBN: 978-0538473637
15th Edition
Authors: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts