Legacy Planning
Advance Medical Directive (AMD)
in Singapore
Your Compassionate Voice in a Critical Moment
At The Life Legacy — the legacy planning arm of The Life Celebrant — we believe that creating a lasting legacy is about more than preserving wealth. It is about making thoughtful, loving decisions that protect the people you care about from impossible choices.
An Advance Medical Directive (AMD) is one of the most important of those decisions — a legal document, governed by the Ministry of Health, that allows you to express your wishes about life-sustaining treatment before a crisis ever arises.
What is an Advance Medical Directive?
An Advance Medical Directive is a legal document through which you provide written consent, in advance, to decline extraordinary life-sustaining treatment should you become terminally ill and unconscious, or lack the mental capacity to make or communicate medical decisions. It is a deeply personal declaration — one that removes the burden of this decision from your family and your doctors, and places it where it belongs: with you, whilst you are well and able to reflect clearly on what quality of life means to you.
The Impact Goes Far Beyond Medical Details
Without an AMD, families facing a terminal prognosis are often left to make devastating medical decisions under extreme emotional stress, without any guidance on what their loved one would have wanted. An AMD changes this entirely.
It gives your family the gift of certainty — the knowledge that they are honouring your wishes rather than second-guessing them. It removes guilt, eliminates conflict, and allows the people who love you to focus on being present with you rather than navigating impossible choices alone.
Begin Your AMD Journey
in Singapore
Legacy planning is about protecting your family's emotional and mental well-being, not just their financial future.
At The Life Legacy, we are here to guide you through the AMD process with compassion, clarity, and care — explaining what it means, how it works, and how to ensure it reflects your true wishes. Reach out to us today to learn more.
Testimonial
Inspiring Stories
Ivy Ho
We are deeply grateful to have TLC being there for us and thankful for their sensitivity and thoughtfulness during such a difficult time. Every detail was handled with care, respect, and compassion, which gave our family great comfort. Their professionalism and genuine empathy truly made a difference when we needed it most. Thank you for guiding us through everything so gently and respectfully. Special thanks to Michelle, Jessie and JK.
Kit Xuewei
The TLC team provided exceptional service during my father’s wake. They were attentive, organised and very thoughtful in every detail. We received many compliments from our guests on how well the arrangements were done.
Thank you for guiding us through this difficult period and making everything so smooth. We are truly grateful for your patience, professionalism and compassion. It truly helped ease our burden during this difficult time. 🥰🙏🏻
Cin guan yap
非常到位与服務专业，
让丧家无需忧心办理殡葬事務。
真心感谢TLC的团队们。
HappyWanderer
Our family is deeply grateful to The Life Celebrant team for their professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail. From the first moment, they guided us gently through every step and filled in the blanks when we had no idea what to do. They anticipated needs we didn’t think of, and created a farewell that was not only dignified, but also deeply meaningful and healing.
Special mention to Ms Michelle Koh, Ms Jamie, JK and the team — your kindness and respect made a very difficult time much lighter to bear. Thank you, TLC.
What Families Ask Us About the Advance Medical Directive in Singapore
An Advance Medical Directive (AMD) is a legal document in Singapore that allows you to declare, whilst you are mentally competent, that you do not wish to receive extraordinary life-sustaining treatment if you become terminally ill and are unable to communicate your wishes.
It is governed by the Advance Medical Directive Act under the Ministry of Health. Any Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person residing in Singapore who is 21 years of age or older and of sound mind may make an AMD. It is worth considering at any age — the need for it can arise unexpectedly.Although both documents relate to your future healthcare wishes, they serve different purposes. An AMD is a legally binding document specifically governing extraordinary life-sustaining treatment in the event of terminal illness and unconsciousness.
An Advance Care Plan (ACP) is broader — it documents your general values, preferences, and wishes around end-of-life care, and guides healthcare professionals and your family in a wider range of medical situations.
The two documents complement each other and are often completed together as part of comprehensive legacy planning. TLC offers both services through The Life Legacy.TLL's role is to guide and support you through the AMD process — helping you understand what the document means, what it covers, and ensuring you feel informed and confident before proceeding. The formal AMD must be signed in the presence of a doctor and two witnesses in accordance with Ministry of Health requirements, and is registered with the MOH's AMD Registry.
Our team will walk you through each step, explain the requirements clearly, and ensure the process is as straightforward and unhurried as possible. Contact us at +65 6684 8488 or on WhatsApp to arrange a consultation.
