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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dr. Ashley Byars of Royal Business Solutions Shares Insights on Empowering Young Entrepreneurs in HelloNation Magazine
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How can we prepare today's youth to become tomorrow's innovators and leaders? Dr. Ashley Byars of Royal Business Solutions in Brownsville, Tennessee, explores this question by emphasizing the importance of youth entrepreneurship in an article for HelloNation Magazine. Her guidance highlights how early exposure, encouragement, and structured support can help young people see entrepreneurship as an achievable path, not a distant dream. According to Byars, the foundation of entrepreneurship lies in confidence, not capital. Young individuals already possess essential traits such as curiosity, creativity, and determination. The challenge often lies in access to experiences that build on those traits. By supporting initiatives that teach entrepreneurship to youth through school programs, community workshops, or mentorship, adults can foster independence, initiative, and responsibility. Byars notes that small-scale ventures, like selling handmade items or offering services, instill practical skills and confidence. These early business experiences teach budgeting, communication, and customer service, all while nurturing a problem-solving mindset. As she explains, guiding youth through the process of identifying needs and creating value empowers them to turn everyday challenges into innovative solutions. In the article, Step Into Success: Empowering the Youth of America to Explore Entrepreneurship, Byars encourages a cultural shift that emphasizes entrepreneurial education programs and consistent mentorship as tools to help youth build resilient, purpose-driven futures. About HelloNationHelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative 'edvertising' approach that blends educational content and storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities. Staff Writerinfo@ photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Larry Hoover ‘deserves to be in prison,' Chicago FBI boss says of Gangster Disciples founder
A day after Donald Trump's stunning decision to commute the federal life sentence of Larry Hoover, lawyers for the Chicago-born Gangster Disciples founder were singing the president's praises while Chicago's new FBI boss told the Tribune he 'deserves to be in prison.' Trump abruptly ended Hoover's long quest to win early release under the First Step Act by granting a full commutation of his sentence Wednesday afternoon, directing the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to release him 'immediately,' according to a copy of the document provided by Hoover's legal team. But Hoover is still serving a 200-year sentence for his state court conviction for murder, making him likely to stay behind bars. 'The President of the United States has the authority to pardon whoever he wishes,' FBI Special Agent in Charge Douglas DePodesta said during an interview on unrelated topics. 'I think Larry Hoover caused a lot of damage in this city and he deserves to be in prison and he will continue to be imprisoned in the state system.' As of Thursday, Hoover was still stationed at the supermax prison compound in Florence, Colorado, that he's called home for the past two decades, and his release date in online prison records had changed to 'UNKNOWN.' The U.S. Bureau of Prisons did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the plan for his release. On Thursday afternoon, one of Hoover's lead attorneys, Justin Moore, told the Tribune he was stationed nearby the prison in Colorado hoping to hear any word. 'We're in limbo,' he said. Moore also said he'd spoken with an elated Hoover earlier in the day — describing his typically even-keeled client as 'jubilant.' 'He's always been not too much up or down,' Moore said. 'This was the first time I've seen him genuinely happy, and he expressed great optimism for the future. It's a day that we've constantly talked about since the first First Step briefings and hearings eight or nine years ago.' Moore praised Trump for making the move, which he said Biden had also considered but rejected. 'The president showed a great deal of courage in making the decision he did,' Moore said. Others, meanwhile, were not so jubilant that Hoover may be coming back to Illinois one step closer to freedom. DePodesta, who took over the Chicago Field Office in August, told the Tribune on Thursday his agents will be on the lookout for any increased gang activity. DePodesta, who spent years as an FBI special agent in Chicago tasked to cartels and gang investigations, said that when Hoover was in the supermax setting, it was 'very hard to communicate out of there.' 'With any gang, we always will continue to work our confidential human sources, our technical sources to determine if there is a spike in gang activity…this will be no different,' he said. Trump's intervention in Hoover's case is the latest in a small parade of notable Chicago-area defendants the president has granted clemency to, most notably the commutation of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's 14-year prison sentence for corruption in February 2020, which he followed five years later with a full pardon. Near the end of his first term, Trump also granted a full pardon to Casey Urlacher after a personal pitch from his brother, former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, on charges related to an illegal sports gambling ring in 2021, and commuted the 20-year sentence of Chicago-area nursing home mogul Philip Esformes, who was convicted of cycling elderly, destitute and drug-addicted patients through his network of facilities and billing millions of dollars to government programs. While Trump has not commented directly on his decision on Hoover, the effort to get the president's attention goes back years and involved several celebrity pitches, including a bizarre, highly publicized meeting with Chicago rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, in the White House. At the meeting, West, a vocal Trump supporter, urged Trump to free Hoover, describing him as a man who was turning his life around when law enforcement went after him and calling him a 'living statue' to African Americans. The meeting was also attended by Moore. Following the news of Hoover's commutation Wednesday, West posted to social media, 'WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR OUR DEVOTED ENDURING PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP FOR FREEING LARRY HOOVER.' Hoover's case also has a connection to Alice Marie Johnson, a criminal justice reform advocate and Trump's new 'pardon czar' who was granted clemency for drug trafficking charges by Trump in his first term. Johnson's clemency petition was pushed heavily by Kim Kardashian, Kanye West's then-wife, who used her husband's connections to get face-time with Trump at the White House. Moore said Thursday that even though Trump took no action on Hoover's case in his first term, Hoover's legal team 'stuck with it' and circled back a few weeks ago with a new clemency petition that laid out how Hoover 'without question is rehabilitated, he's reformed and his risk of recidivism is nearly zero.' He said comments like those by DePodesta were 'postering' of law enforcement without an understanding of the science behind rehabilitation. One of the nation's largest street gangs, the Gangster Disciples became a major criminal force under Hoover's leadership, with operations that spread to dozens of U.S. cities and were as sophisticated as many legitimate corporations, including a strict code of conduct for members and a franchise-style system for drug sales. But they were also notoriously brutal, using violence and murder as a way to keep rivals at bay and even punish members who went astray. Hoover was convicted in state court in 1973 of the murder of William Young, one of Hoover's gang underlings who was shot to death that same year after he and others had stolen from gang stash houses. He was sentenced to 200 years in prison. In the early 1990s, before Hoover was charged in federal court, former Chicago Mayor Eugene Sawyer lobbied the IDOC parole board on his behalf, arguing that Hoover could help stem Chicago's street violence if he were allowed to return home, the Tribune reported at the time. Hoover was indicted in federal court in 1995 on charges he continued to oversee the murderous drug gang's reign of terror from prison. He was convicted on 40 criminal counts in 1997, and then-U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber sentenced him to the mandatory term of life. For years, Hoover has been housed in solitary confinement at the supermax prison in Colorado, which counts a number of high-profile and notorious detainees, including Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, Sept. 11 terrorist attack plotter Zacarias Moussaoui, and Jeff Fort, the Chicago gang leader who founded the El Rukns. Meanwhile, Hoover was still listed Thursday in online state prison records for Dixon Correctional Center in western Illinois — the same prison where he continued to run the Gangster Disciples before being convicted on federal charges in the 1990s — with a parole date of October 2062. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board last year heard arguments for Hoover's release, but ultimately denied the request, records show. The review board won't hear his case for another four years, records show. Hoover could also petition Gov. JB Pritzker for clemency — a move that would also come with a recommendation to the governor from the Prisoner Review Board. In one of his social media posts after Hoover's commutation Wednesday, Moore said the effort to end his federal sentence was 'all faith, legal precision, and relentless determination.' '6 life sentences. Beneath the Rocky Mountains. Gone. Just like that,' he said. 'Chicago, it's your turn. Illinois must send him home for good.' jmeisner@
Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Larry Hoover ‘deserves to be in prison,' Chicago FBI boss says of Gangster Disciples founder
A day after Donald Trump's stunning decision to commute the federal life sentence of Larry Hoover, lawyers for the Chicago-born Gangster Disciples founder were singing the president's praises while Chicago's new FBI boss told the Tribune he 'deserves to be in prison.' Trump abruptly ended Hoover's long quest to win early release under the First Step Act by granting a full commutation of his sentence Wednesday afternoon, directing the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to release him 'immediately,' according to a copy of the document provided by Hoover's legal team. But Hoover is still serving a 200-year sentence for his state court conviction for murder, making him likely to stay behind bars. 'The President of the United States has the authority to pardon whoever he wishes,' FBI Special Agent in Charge Douglas DePodesta said during an interview on unrelated topics. 'I think Larry Hoover caused a lot of damage in this city and he deserves to be in prison and he will continue to be imprisoned in the state system.' As of Thursday, Hoover was still stationed at the supermax prison compound in Florence, Colorado, that he's called home for the past two decades, and his release date in online prison records had changed to 'UNKNOWN.' The U.S. Bureau of Prisons did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the plan for his release. On Thursday afternoon, one of Hoover's lead attorneys, Justin Moore, told the Tribune he was stationed nearby the prison in Colorado hoping to hear any word. 'We're in limbo,' he said. Moore also said he'd spoken with an elated Hoover earlier in the day — describing his typically even-keeled client as 'jubilant.' 'He's always been not too much up or down,' Moore said. 'This was the first time I've seen him genuinely happy, and he expressed great optimism for the future. It's a day that we've constantly talked about since the first First Step briefings and hearings eight or nine years ago.' Moore praised Trump for making the move, which he said Biden had also considered but rejected. 'The president showed a great deal of courage in making the decision he did,' Moore said. Others, meanwhile, were not so jubilant that Hoover may be coming back to Illinois one step closer to freedom. DePodesta, who took over the Chicago Field Office in August, told the Tribune on Thursday his agents will be on the lookout for any increased gang activity. DePodesta, who spent years as an FBI special agent in Chicago tasked to cartels and gang investigations, said that when Hoover was in the supermax setting, it was 'very hard to communicate out of there.' 'With any gang, we always will continue to work our confidential human sources, our technical sources to determine if there is a spike in gang activity…this will be no different,' he said. Trump's intervention in Hoover's case is the latest in a small parade of notable Chicago-area defendants the president has granted clemency to, most notably the commutation of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's 14-year prison sentence for corruption in February 2020, which he followed five years later with a full pardon. Near the end of his first term, Trump also granted a full pardon to Casey Urlacher after a personal pitch from his brother, former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, on charges related to an illegal sports gambling ring in 2021, and commuted the 20-year sentence of Chicago-area nursing home mogul Philip Esformes, who was convicted of cycling elderly, destitute and drug-addicted patients through his network of facilities and billing millions of dollars to government programs. While Trump has not commented directly on his decision on Hoover, the effort to get the president's attention goes back years and involved several celebrity pitches, including a bizarre, highly publicized meeting with Chicago rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, in the White House. At the meeting, West, a vocal Trump supporter, urged Trump to free Hoover, describing him as a man who was turning his life around when law enforcement went after him and calling him a 'living statue' to African Americans. The meeting was also attended by Moore. Following the news of Hoover's commutation Wednesday, West posted to social media, 'WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR OUR DEVOTED ENDURING PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP FOR FREEING LARRY HOOVER.' Hoover's case also has a connection to Alice Marie Johnson, a criminal justice reform advocate and Trump's new 'pardon czar' who was granted clemency for drug trafficking charges by Trump in his first term. Johnson's clemency petition was pushed heavily by Kim Kardashian, Kanye West's then-wife, who used her husband's connections to get face-time with Trump at the White House. Moore said Thursday that even though Trump took no action on Hoover's case in his first term, Hoover's legal team 'stuck with it' and circled back a few weeks ago with a new clemency petition that laid out how Hoover 'without question is rehabilitated, he's reformed and his risk of recidivism is nearly zero.' He said comments like those by DePodesta were 'postering' of law enforcement without an understanding of the science behind rehabilitation. One of the nation's largest street gangs, the Gangster Disciples became a major criminal force under Hoover's leadership, with operations that spread to dozens of U.S. cities and were as sophisticated as many legitimate corporations, including a strict code of conduct for members and a franchise-style system for drug sales. But they were also notoriously brutal, using violence and murder as a way to keep rivals at bay and even punish members who went astray. Hoover was convicted in state court in 1973 of the murder of William Young, one of Hoover's gang underlings who was shot to death that same year after he and others had stolen from gang stash houses. He was sentenced to 200 years in prison. In the early 1990s, before Hoover was charged in federal court, former Chicago Mayor Eugene Sawyer lobbied the IDOC parole board on his behalf, arguing that Hoover could help stem Chicago's street violence if he were allowed to return home, the Tribune reported at the time. Hoover was indicted in federal court in 1995 on charges he continued to oversee the murderous drug gang's reign of terror from prison. He was convicted on 40 criminal counts in 1997, and then-U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber sentenced him to the mandatory term of life. For years, Hoover has been housed in solitary confinement at the supermax prison in Colorado, which counts a number of high-profile and notorious detainees, including Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, Sept. 11 terrorist attack plotter Zacarias Moussaoui, and Jeff Fort, the Chicago gang leader who founded the El Rukns. Meanwhile, Hoover was still listed Thursday in online state prison records for Dixon Correctional Center in western Illinois — the same prison where he continued to run the Gangster Disciples before being convicted on federal charges in the 1990s — with a parole date of October 2062. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board last year heard arguments for Hoover's release, but ultimately denied the request, records show. The review board won't hear his case for another four years, records show. Hoover could also petition Gov. JB Pritzker for clemency — a move that would also come with a recommendation to the governor from the Prisoner Review Board. In one of his social media posts after Hoover's commutation Wednesday, Moore said the effort to end his federal sentence was 'all faith, legal precision, and relentless determination.' '6 life sentences. Beneath the Rocky Mountains. Gone. Just like that,' he said. 'Chicago, it's your turn. Illinois must send him home for good.'
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Vets and behaviour experts name dog breeds you should 'never own'
Even experts who don't believe in a 'banned list' for breeds say there are some dog types you should avoid XL Bullies became the latest breed added to the banned list in the UK in 2023, joining pit bull terriers, Japanese Tosas, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro. But vets and animal experts say there are a number of other breeds they would 'never own' and would not recommend as family pets - because they could be difficult, dangerous or unsuitable. The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 was introduced in the UK in response to a series of high-profile dog attacks. It makes it illegal to own, breed, sell, gift, abandon, or exchange a banned dog or let any dog be dangerously out of control in a public or private place. But regardless of the legislation, animal experts say there are some dogs people should not let into their homes. Dr Aimee Warner, resident veterinarian at Waggel, said: "A high-energy breed like a Border Collie or a Belgian Malinois works beautifully with seasoned owners who are able to provide them with structure, stimulation and all sorts of outlets for exercise. Without that, these breeds will learn other unwanted behaviours due to boredom or frustration. When selecting a breed, you will need to consider how much room and time you have and your experience – not all breeds are ideal for all homes. "I respect all breeds but based on my lifestyle, I wouldn't consider owning a Caucasian Shepherd. They are beautiful and intelligent, but since they were bred to protect livestock, they can be territorial and aloof by nature, which can be problematic in the wrong situation. The Caucasian Shepherd needs experienced owners who can handle them, make sure they get enough exercise, and can provide the needed tough socialisation." She added: "Any dog — any breed — can be made into a killer through bad socialisation or bad handling. We would be much better served shutting down licensing, raising training to a requirement, raising punishment for bad ownership, rather than demonising entire breeds." Lucy Miller, a Qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist, MSc at Step Ahead Veterinary Physiotherapy, said: "I've worked with almost every dog breed out there and I can say with confidence that no breed is inherently 'bad'. However, some breeds are consistently mismatched with the wrong types of owners and that's where the danger lies. "I strongly advise the average dog owner—especially first time owners — against breeds like the Belgian Malinois , Caucasian Shepherd or Presa Canario . These are super intelligent, powerful dogs bred for guarding, protection and military style work. A Belgian Malinois for example has a drive and intensity that most pet owners underestimate. "They need hours of physical activity, daily mental stimulation and a handler who understands working dog psychology. Without that they can become frustrated, reactive and destructive. I've treated too many Malinois with behavioural issues because people adopted them based on looks or reputation without understanding their needs. "If I was asked personally which breed I would never own it would be the Wolfdog—any hybrid between a domestic dog and a wolf. These animals are beautiful but they retain wild instincts that can make them very difficult to manage. I've seen Wolfdogs escape from secure enclosures, destroy homes and exhibit unpredictable aggression especially during maturity when their instincts kick in. They're not reliable around children, have complex dietary needs and many of them have extremely poor tolerance for restraint or veterinary handling." First-generation wolf-dogs need to be licensed under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. Lucy said: "I'm against breed-specific legislation because it punishes dogs based on appearance, not behaviour. However regulations —like mandatory licensing, behaviour evaluations or required training — could be beneficial for breeds that statistically present a higher risk when improperly owned. Breeds like the Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff) and Tosa Inu have a history of being bred for aggression and used in fighting. I've treated dogs from these breeds that were great in the right home — but I've also seen devastating bite injuries from individuals who had no business owning such powerful, assertive animals. "These dogs need experienced handlers, secure containment and socialisation from a very young age. Without that the consequences can be deadly — not just for humans but for the dogs who often pay the price for human irresponsibility." Annie-Mae Levy, a professional dog trainer and behaviorist at Woofz, said: "Personally would never own a high-energy dog as I am honest with myself - I'm pretty lazy on weekdays. I often spend 4-5 hours outdoors walking and training with clients and their dogs, so the last thing I feel like doing is getting home and spending hours exercising and training my own pets. "I love running with my dogs and going for 2-4 hour hikes, maybe once a week, but a high-energy breed needs this daily, not just when I fancy it. I am not a suitable owner for breeds such as: Collies, Malinois, Pointers, Vizsla, Spaniels, etc, unless I want to change my lifestyle in the future. " Adding dogs to a banned breed list does little to nothing to stop bite incidents. In my opinion, we need to take more proactive action and follow in the footsteps of countries such as Germany, which require a dog licence, involving both a theoretical and practical exam to own a dog." Ben Doyle, owner of Dirty Bertie Dog Shampoo, said: " It's about choosing a dog that suits your lifestyle, energy levels, and experience. High-drive, high-intelligence working breeds like Border Collies are incredible animals. But they're not the best choice for your average busy family that works all day. Without the right stimulation, they will create their own job, and it might involve dismantling your sofa. I've seen this happen time and again." On which breed he would never own, Ben said: " Honestly? Any breed I can't give the life it needs. That's a personal decision, not a judgment on the dog. If I can't give a husky two hours of exercise a day, it's not fair to bring one home. That's not the dog's fault, that's me being realistic. He added: "Banning breeds doesn't solve the root problems, it just shifts them. Let's talk about socialisation, training, and support for owners, not scapegoats. The bottom line? Choose the right dog for your life, not just the one that looks cute on Instagram. And if you're not sure? Talk to a rescue or a trainer first, not TikTok."
Singapore Law Watch
19-05-2025
- Business
- Singapore Law Watch
How a Lasting Power of Attorney can guard against financial abuse
How a Lasting Power of Attorney can guard against financial abuse Source: Straits Times Article Date: 18 May 2025 Author: Chor Khieng Yuit Donees can be appointed to act in the two broad areas of personal welfare and/or property and other matters. None of us wants to think we might be rendered mentally incapable one day, yet sadly the risk is there, so drawing up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is essential. This simple document can protect people from being exploited financially, and go a long way towards reducing the anguish and stress for loved ones dealing with the stricken person. An LPA allows a donor who is at least 21 years old to voluntarily appoint up to two donees to make decisions and act on his or her behalf. Donees can be appointed to act in the two broad areas of personal welfare and property and other matters. Personal welfare includes the donor's daily care and living arrangements, while property and other matters include managing the donor's bank accounts, investments and tax matters. Mr Chong Yue-En, global chair of the mental capacity special interest group at the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Step), said the LPA includes penalties if a donee abuses – including financially – the person being cared for. Singapore, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong have LPA frameworks in place, said lawyer Lim Fung Peen. Mr Lim, who heads the private wealth and family practice group at Yuen Law, wrote a book in 2019 on the importance of having an LPA and how to set one up. The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said 233,000 Singapore citizens aged 50 and over had registered LPAs as at Sept 30, 2024, a 32 per cent jump from the 177,000 at the end of June 2023. LPAs for this age cohort are on track to exceed the 240,000 target by the end of 2025. An LPA allows for checks and balances against financial abuse, but only if it is set up early, before a crisis hits, noted Ms Chandrima Das, chief executive and co-founder of Teleskop, which provides digital vault services for information on an individual's assets like property, wine and art. Ms Das added that it is easier for an individual to think clearly about who he or she can trust and what boundaries or safeguards to set in the LPA during periods of calm. 'That is the essence of a personal readiness infrastructure – putting the right people, roles and documentation in place before there is a crisis,' she said. An LPA can be made using Form 1 or Form 2. LPA Form 1 grants donees wide-ranging powers to make decisions on the individual's behalf, while Form 2 is for those who want to appoint more than two donees, or grant specific powers to them. You will need a lawyer to draft up Form 2. Mr Alfred Chia, CEO of financial advisory firm SingCapital, said Form 1 is the cheapest and most cost-effective way to set up an LPA. The registration fees for Singapore citizens have been waived until March 31, 2026, after which, they will have to pay $70. Permanent residents already pay $90 while foreigners fork out $230. Mr Chia said people should use Form 1 if they are able to appoint donees they trust. He has appointed his wife to take care of his personal affairs and financial matters if he loses mental capacity, and his wife named him as her donee. Mr Lim, the lawyer, said an individual can appoint two donees who can alternate between the two broad areas of personal welfare and property matters. Alternatively, these two donees can play different roles – one to handle personal and medical decisions and the other financial matters. It is also possible for the two donees to make all decisions jointly, Mr Lim added, so the checks and balances are even tighter – what is called a two-key-to-one-lock scenario. Some people will want even more specific instructions to be built in to guard against financial abuse. Mr Chong said this group could consider LPA Form 2. For instance, the person can specify that any expenditure over a certain amount will require the donee to first seek a judge's approval. Form 2 registration fees are $185 for Singapore citizens, $230 for permanent residents and $275 for foreigners. Forms 1 and 2 must be witnessed and certified by an LPA certificate issuer, who can be an accredited medical practitioner, a lawyer practising Singapore law or a registered psychiatrist. Fees for certifying Form 1 range from $24 to $500 for accredited doctors, $50 to $300 for lawyers and $55 to $1,526 for psychiatrists. Mr Chia said some people may want to appoint a neutral, third-party professional donee, especially if they have no family or friends they can entrust their care needs to. And sometimes, a parent may want to appoint a professional donee so they do not have to burden their children with the task. Mr Lim said professional donees can be expensive. There is typically a one-time set-up fee plus an annual fee. Once a person becomes mentally incapacitated, the charges for professional donees are tallied at an hourly rate that is agreed upon at the point of engagement. An LPA must be registered online via the Office of the Public Guardian Online portal. It is stored electronically and donors and donees can view it with their Singpass credentials. It can be revoked as long as the individual still has the mental capacity to do so. A new LPA with the necessary updates can then be created. The LPA is usually updated as a result of events such as death, divorce or bankruptcy. Mr Lim said an LPA registered in Singapore is not valid for an individual's assets overseas. Individuals will have to draft separate LPAs – or an enduring power of attorney as it is called in Australia – for property, bank accounts or other investments in the other country. He noted that many Singaporeans have assets in Malaysia, a country that does not have an LPA framework. They will need to get a lawyer in Malaysia to draw up an irrevocable power of attorney, he said, adding that 'it is not cheap'. Similarly, the United States does not have an LPA framework so people have to spend 'a pretty penny' to get one done for assets there, Mr Lim said, adding that he has seen 'a quote of more than US$1,000 (S$1,300) to do a springing power of attorney in the US'. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction. Print
