A. General Overview #
Our lawyers can provide outcall services for signing important documents, such as a Power of Attorney (POA), at locations including prisons and hospitals, subject to availability, advance notice, and compliance with specific conditions detailed below.
B. Prison Visits #
(i) Can your lawyer visit a prison to witness the signing of documents such as a Power of Attorney?
Yes, our lawyers may visit prisons (e.g., Changi Prison) to witness and certify the signing of legal documents like a Power of Attorney, subject to our lawyer’s availability and final confirmation.
(ii) What is the procedure for arranging a prison visit?
Before our lawyer’s visit, you must:
- Assist the person signing (“signatory”) to apply online for our releavant legal services, such as HDB Power of Attorney service.
- Inform the signatory in advance of the document they will sign, ensuring their consent and understanding of the document and the appointment of the named attorney.
- Coordinate with the relevant prison authorities regarding the appointment scheduling and inform our lawyers accordingly.
(iii) What are the requirements for the signatory?
The person signing must:
- Possess relevant mental capacity.
- Understand the content and implications of the documents.
- Have a valid Identification Card (IC) available for verification during the visit.
- Be physically capable of signing the document.
(iv) What are the fees for prison visits?
Our outcall fee for prison visits starts from range from S$1,200 (subject to final confirmation and changes), in addition to our standard fees for the preparation and certification of the relevant legal services, such as POA. The exact fee will be provided upon confirmation of arrangements.
C. Hospital Visits #
(i) Can your lawyer visit a hospital to witness document signing?
Yes, subject to our lawyer’s availability and final confirmation, we can provide outcall services to hospitals to witness and certify the signing of legal documents such as a Power of Attorney.
(ii) What information must I provide for a hospital visit?
Please inform us of the following:
- Type of document (e.g., HDB POA, General POA).
- Name and location of the hospital.
- Medical condition of the patient/signatory.
- Confirmation of the patient’s mental capacity and ability to understand the document.
- Ability to understand English and physically sign the document.
(iii) What are the fees for hospital visits?
Our outcall fee for hospital visits typically starts from approximately S$800 (subject to final confirmation and changes), excluding our usual legal service fees. Full payment of fees is required in advance upon confirmation of the arrangement.
For specific fees related to POA preparation, please refer to our dedicated POA services webpage or contact us directly.
D. Important Considerations #
- All outcall arrangements require prior scheduling and our lawyers’ confirmation.
- The signatory’s mental capacity and understanding of the document’s content and implications are essential conditions for proceeding.
- Fees stated are indicative and subject to change based on individual circumstances, complexity, and final arrangements.
For further enquiries or arrangements, please contact our office directly.
