S1E167: Planning for the worst with an LPA: BT Money Hacks (Ep 167)

14/04/2024 14 min Temporada 1 Episodio 167
S1E167: Planning for the worst with an LPA: BT Money Hacks (Ep 167)

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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 --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang ([email protected]) 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 A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first, third and fifth Monday of the month: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: bt.sg/oeGP  Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks 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.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.