Which law do I apply under to obtain deputyship for someone who lacks capacity?

Q: Which law do I apply under to obtain deputyship for someone who lacks capacity?

You apply under the Mental Capacity Act 2008 . A deputy is an individual appointed by the court to make decisions on behalf of a person who lacks mental capacity. A deputy may be P's family member or friend. A doctor has to certify that the person lacks mental capacity to make decisions due to an impairment of or disturbance in the functioning of the mind or brain. The Family Courts hear all deputyship applications under the Mental Capacity Act 2008 . Please refer to https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/family/deputyship for more information on the differences between the standard and simplified process.

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You apply under the Mental Capacity Act 2008.

A deputy is an individual appointed by the court to make decisions on behalf of a person who lacks mental capacity. A deputy may be P's family member or friend.

A doctor has to certify that the person lacks mental capacity to make decisions due to an impairment of or disturbance in the functioning of the mind or brain.

The Family Courts hear all deputyship applications under the Mental Capacity Act 2008.

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

Which law do I apply under to obtain deputyship for someone who lacks capacity?

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