LCQ20: Enforcement and promotion of "three instruments of peace"

Following is a question by the Hon Nixie Lam and a written reply by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, in the Legislative Council today (November 4): Question: The Government has been encouraging the public to plan ahead for their personal finances and healthcare, including by making a will, an enduring power of attorney (EPA) and an advance medical directive (AMD) - collectively known as the "three instruments of peace" (IOP) - which enable them to make advance arrangements regarding asset management, estate succession and their medical wishes. However, there are views that currently IOP are still littered with obstacles in terms of legal thresholds, registration mechanisms, public awareness and enforcement. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council: (1) of the details of subsequent work, the latest progress and the legislative timetable in relation to the public consultation launched by the Government in 2017 on the Continuing Powers of Attorney Bill, which recommended the extension of the scope of an EPA to cover not only decisions on a donor's property and financial affairs, but also decisions on a donor's personal care; (2) whether it will ex

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