How Easy is Setting Up a LPA?

By Matt Cresswell, Founder at Power of Attorney Online and author of
Everything you ever wanted to know about LPAs (but were afraid to ask)

03rd November 2025

Updated: Friday 20th February 2026

How Easy is Setting Up a LPA? This shows how straightforward this process can be, even when life feels busy and crowded with other priorities. For Karen from Chorley, creating a Lasting Power of Attorney had been sitting on her to do list for years, quietly postponed by moving house, family commitments and day to day demands. Like many people, it was not a lack of intention that held her back, but the challenge of finding the time and headspace to get started.

That changed when her mum was diagnosed with sight loss and early onset dementia. Suddenly, planning ahead was no longer theoretical. It became essential.

What made a Lasting Power of Attorney feel urgent?

Karen and her sister arranged LPAs for their mum so they could support her properly as her health declined. Having legal authority in place transformed how they managed things.

Bills could be paid on time, accounts handled calmly, and difficult conversations avoided. Karen saw first hand how much stress an LPA removed for everyone involved, especially her mum.

That experience highlighted an uncomfortable truth. Without an LPA, even the closest family members can be powerless at the moment they are needed most.

Why did Karen decide to set up her own LPA?

After managing her mum’s affairs, Karen realised the same clarity would benefit her own family. Creating an LPA felt like a practical step rather than something to fear.

She wanted to spare her children uncertainty and legal hurdles if her circumstances ever changed. Putting arrangements in place early gave her confidence that her wishes would be followed and that her family would be supported, not burdened.

How did the online process compare to expectations?

Karen chose Power of Attorney Online for her own application. Having completed LPAs before, she expected complexity. Instead, she found the process refreshingly clear.

The platform broke everything down into manageable steps, using plain English rather than legal jargon. Each section explained what was being asked and why it mattered, making it easier to answer confidently.

The only real challenge was coordinating signatures, which Karen solved with a little planning. Everything else felt calm, structured, and far less intimidating than expected.

Who did Karen appoint as her attorneys?

Karen appointed her son and daughter as her attorneys. It felt natural to choose people she trusted completely and who understood her values.

Making this decision while she had full capacity meant she could explain her wishes openly and involve her children in the process. That openness created reassurance on both sides.

What difference did completing the LPA make?

Once her LPA was in place, Karen felt an immediate sense of relief. The uncertainty was gone. She knew her affairs would be managed smoothly if she ever needed help.

More importantly, she knew her children would not have to navigate complex legal systems during an already stressful time. The LPA gave everyone clarity and confidence.

Why Karen believes acting early matters

Karen’s advice is simple. Do not wait until health or circumstances make decisions harder. LPAs can only be set up while you understand the questions and can make informed choices.

Her story shows that setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney does not need to be daunting. With the right guidance, it becomes a straightforward act of care for yourself and your family.

Power of Attorney Online exists to make that process accessible, affordable, and supportive, helping more people protect their future with confidence and peace of mind.

Written by Matt Cresswell

Matt Cresswell is the Founder of Power of Attorney Online, a service helping people across England and Wales create Lasting Powers of Attorney through guided online support and expert document reviews. He founded the business following his father's diagnosis with dementia, after experiencing first-hand how confusing the LPA process can be for families. Matt's expertise focuses on Lasting Powers of Attorney, planning ahead and helping families prepare for the future before a crisis occurs.