What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?

Why LPA is important for everyone

How LPA fits into estate planning

LPA Disputes within the family

Who will make decisions about your personal welfare or finances if you lose mental capacity? On this episode, host Lee Kim Siang talks to lawyer Stefanie Yuen Thio about the vital importance of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:41 What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?

02:34 Why LPA is important for everyone

07:16 How LPA fits into estate planning

10:19 LPA Disputes within the family

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With Stefanie Yuen Thio, joint managing partner, TSMP Law Corporation

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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Who will make decisions about your personal welfare or finances if you lose mental capacity? On this episode, host Lee Kim Siang talks to lawyer Stefanie Yuen Thio about the vital importance of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney.
Highlights of the conversation: 
01:41 What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
02:34 Why LPA is important for everyone
07:16 How LPA fits into estate planning
10:19 LPA Disputes within the family
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Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (<a href="mailto:kimsiang@sph.com.sg">kimsiang@sph.com.sg</a>)
With Stefanie Yuen Thio, joint managing partner, TSMP Law Corporation
Edited by: Emily Liu &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first, third and fifth Monday of the month:
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Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 
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BT Market Focus at: <a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.

Podcaster: Howie Lim

Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.
Podcaster: Howie Lim
Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.

BT Money Hacks

Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.

Podcaster: Howie Lim

Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.
Podcaster: Howie Lim
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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