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Worried About Your Loved Ones' Future?
Managing a loved one who have lost their mental capacity is overwhelming.
Other than worrying about the well-being of your family member, there are also many other important areas of their life to make decisions about, such as:
  • Medical treatment
  • Financial management
  • Living arrangements
If you have deep concerns about these areas and want to understand how to proceed with a deputyship application in Singapore, it’s crucial to act proactively to protect your family’s interests.
Legal definition of a patient who lost mental capacity
according to the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Singapore
When does a person lack capacity?
According to Section 4 of the Mental Capacity Act, a person lacks capacity in respect to a matter if, at the relevant moment, they are unable to make their own decisions due to a mental or neurological disability or disturbance. Whether the impairment or disturbance is permanent or transient has no bearing.
When is a person unable to make a decision?
Under section 5 of the Mental Capacity Act, a person is considered as someone unable to make a decision for themselves when they are unable to:
  • comprehend or understand the information that's relevant to their choice
  • retain any knowledge or information relevant to their choice
  • use the information or consider it while making a decision
  • Communicate the decision clearly based on the above points
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Family and friends who wish to be appointed by the Court as “deputy” in order to have the legal authority to make decisions for a relative or friend who has lost mental capacity can apply either via the simplified track or normal track.
For Singaporeans and Permanent residents who have passed the means and merits tests, there are legal aids available.
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Abraham Teo Siew Kuey is the senior lawyer of Abraham Teo & Co. He has a total of 31 years of solid experience in legal practice in Singapore. Since being called to the Singapore Bar in 1993, Abraham has dedicated his career to helping clients navigate complex legal matters, including deputyship applications under the Mental Capacity Act.
He graduated with a Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) which was conferred by the University of London on 1st August 1988. He subsequently was called to the English Bar in November of 1991. As each client is unique and differs in needs and often seeks advice on a wide range of issues, Abraham believes every client deserves his personal attention.
He is passionate about building lives and hopes to use his expertise in a constructive way to help you better care for your loved ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a deputyship under the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)?

A deputyship is a court-appointed role that allows someone to make decisions on behalf of an adult who lacks mental capacity. It is usually sought when there is no lasting power of attorney in place, or the existing attorney cannot act. The main role of a deputy is to protect the interests, welfare and affairs of the patient.

Close family members, caregivers, or trusted professionals can apply. The court considers whether the applicant is suitable, reliable, and acting in the best interests of the person who lacks capacity.

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A deputy can make decisions about financial and property matters (bank accounts, property, investments) and personal welfare matters (medical care, residence). The scope of the deputyship authority depends on the types of assets and specific decisions to be made regarding these assets.

A person lacks mental capacity if they cannot make or communicate a decision for themselves due to illness, injury, or disability or an impairment of the mind. An assessment by a qualified professional, usually a doctor, is required to confirm this.

The simplified track is for straightforward cases which does not exceed a certain financial limit, with minimal court involvement. The normal track handles complex cases, with a higher financial threshold and more complex decision-making powers relating to the patient’s personal welfare, affairs and property. A medical practitioner’s assessment is needed to confirm a lack of capacity, and an experienced MCA lawyer can advise which track is appropriate and help prepare the application and liaise with the relevant hospital or clinic to expedite the process within the strict time frame.

Legal aid may be available for eligible applicants, depending on income and case complexity. Consulting a lawyer familiar with MCA applications can help determine if you qualify.

While not strictly mandatory, having a deputyship lawyer ensures the application is correctly prepared, supporting documents are complete, without being rejected by the Family Justice Courts, and the process runs smoothly and expeditiously. Abraham Teo, a deputyship and LPA lawyer, can guide you step by step.

Simplified track and standard track applications usually take 2–3 months, subject to the Court schedule and the nature of the orders sought. If the Court requires clarification or the application is contested, time will be extended. Meanwhile, we can assist in obtaining an interim deputyship order for you to obtain, view or access asset information to expedite the matter.

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