Powers of Attorney Act (Chapter 231): Primary legislation governing the creation, scope, and termination of powers of attorney in Singapore. Defines requirements for valid execution and specifies rules for lasting powers of attorney.
Mental Capacity Act (Chapter 177A): Legislation relevant to powers of attorney involving future mental incapacity. Defines specific requirements for lasting powers of attorney and mental capacity considerations.
Singapore Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Contains general provisions about civil law matters and contractual relationships that may affect the implementation and interpretation of powers of attorney.
Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Specifies requirements for document authentication and rules regarding admissibility of evidence, crucial for power of attorney documentation.
Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312): Outlines requirements for stamp duty payments on certain types of powers of attorney documents.
Witnessing and Notarization Requirements: Specific procedural requirements for proper witnessing and notarization of power of attorney documents in Singapore.
Singapore Law Society Guidelines: Professional guidelines and best practices issued by the Singapore Law Society regarding the preparation and execution of powers of attorney.
Common Law Principles: Established legal principles regarding agency relationships and powers of attorney derived from case law and common law traditions.
International Usage Requirements: Additional requirements and considerations for powers of attorney intended for use in international jurisdictions, including authentication and legalization procedures.
