# #844 : The Real Cost of Skipping Your LPA

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Podcast: [Plan B](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plan-b-6331751)
Published: 2026-03-12T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Some avoid legacy planning because they do not see the urgency. But the cost of not planning is high. Minister of State for Social and Family Development Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim says failing to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can leave families facing lengthy court processes and paying thousands of dollars to appoint a deputy. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Applications using LPA Form 1 is now free for all Singapore citizens. Begin at go.gov.sg/planmylpa.

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