It's easy to start

It is easy to start your legacy planning journey with simple, step-by-step guides for each of the four planning tools, so that you can begin at your own pace and make your wishes known with confidence.

Last updated 4 September 2026

Step-by-step guide

We understand that life can get hectic, and finding time to plan for the future may seem impossible. But taking small, manageable steps today will ensure your wishes are known, and save your loved ones from stress and uncertainty tomorrow.

You don’t have to do everything at once. Start when you can, and do one tool at a time. Here is some information to guide you on your journey.

CPF Nomination (5 minutes to start)

Decide how you'd like your CPF savings to be distributed when you pass on. All you need is two persons to witness your nomination online. ➡️ Start now (opens in new tab).

Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) (10 minutes to start)

Appoint trusted persons to make decisions on your behalf in the event that you lose mental capacity. These decisions include your personal welfare, property and bank accounts.

Step 1: Complete a form (opens in new tab).

Step 2: Schedule an appointment with a Certificate Issuer (opens in new tab) to certify your LPA.

➡️ Start now (opens in new tab).

Advance Care Planning (30 minutes to start)

Share your preferences so that your doctors and those you trust can tailor your care and treatment accordingly, when you are not able to speak for yourself. This includes indicating the activities you enjoy, and worries you may have about your medical care.

Step 1: Use the myACP (opens in new tab) service to prepare an Advance Care Plan (ACP) online.

Step 2: Get each Nominated Healthcare Spokesperson (NHS) to accept their appointment.

Step 3: Share ACP with NHS once registered

Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment with an ACP facilitator (opens in new tab) to register your plan. You can meet your facilitator online or in person.

➡️ Start now (opens in new tab).

Will (1 hour to start)

Decide what happens to your money, property and possessions after your death. Make an appointment or draft your own will.

➡️ Here's how (opens in new tab).