You will accomplish
- Understand the difference between standard and simplified Deputyship
- Understand how to apply for Deputyship
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What is Deputyship?
A Deputy, appointed by the Court under the Mental Capacity Act, makes decisions for an individual lacking mental capacity ('P'). An accredited practitioner is required to assess if 'P' lacks mental capacity. In Singapore, the age of majority (considered as an adult) is 21. Becoming a court-appointed deputy allows parents of children lacking mental capacity to continue making legal decisions for their child.
Take Action
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Discuss with your family
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After attending the workshop
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Determine application process
Simplified Process
If you seek one or more of the following orders:
- To use up to $80,000 from care recipient's funds.
- Other common orders such as to consent to medical treatment or decide on care services for the care recipient.
- Refer to the full list of orders
Standard Process
If any of the following applies:
- The orders you seek fall outside the scope of deputyship applied under the simplified process.
- Not able to obtain consent of people whom the courts determine to have an interest in this application.
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Perform Mental Capacity Assessment
If you intend to file a Standard Application, you will need to engage a specialised doctor to perform the MCA
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File Deputyship application
Decide between Standard and Simplified education
FAQ
Apart from taking care of P's personal needs and financial affairs, the deputy is also required to submit an annual report to the Office of Public Guardian to explain what decisions he/she had made for P and how he/she had used P's monies for the benefit of P.
A Deputy acts and makes decisions in the best interest of ‘P’. Apart from taking care of P's personal needs and financial affairs, the deputy is also required to submit an annual report to the Office of Public Guardian to explain what decisions he/she had made for P and how he/she had used P's monies for the benefit of P.
If you are exploring deputyship via the simplified track (iFAMS), you can file the application yourself. MINDS can assist you with the application and go through with you to guide you on the preparation of necessary supporting documents.
You need to use your SingPass to login.
The application fee is $40, to be paid by credit card or internet banking using eNets.