The standard process is required if the case is complex, involves disputes among family members, or if the applicant is not an immediate family member of P. It may also be necessary when financial decisions involve large sums or complex assets.

The simplified process is applicable only if all of the following applies to your case:

• Only relevant persons as listed under P. 5, r.8(5) and (6) of the Family Justice (General) Rules 2024 may make an application under the simplified process.

• All relevant persons to the person who lacks mental capacity (P), consent to the application. Relevant persons are people who have an involvement in P’s life and are likely to have an interest in your deputyship application.

• You are applying for specific orders under the Mental Capacity Act, pursuant to Paragraph 61(2) of the Family Justice Court Practice Directions.

• The aggregate of transactions sought should not be more than S$80,000 pursuant to Paragraph 61(2)(x) of the Family Justice Court Practice Directions.

Please refer to https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/family/deputyship for more information on the differences between the standard and simplified process.