Case Study: Karen’s Story – Setting Up a Lasting Power of Attorney the Easy Way

03rd November 2025

Life has a habit of getting in the way of paperwork, even the important stuff. For Karen from Chorley, setting up her Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) had been on the to-do list for a while, but like many of us, she kept putting it off. “Things like a house move just got in the way,” she says.

That changed when her mother was diagnosed with sight loss and early onset dementia. Suddenly, the importance of having an LPA in place became crystal clear.

Why Karen Decided to Set Up a Lasting Power of Attorney

Karen and her sister set up LPAs for their mum so they could manage her finances and make sure everything ran smoothly as her health declined. “It made things so much easier,” Karen explains. “We could pay bills and handle her accounts without having to involve her in stressful conversations.”

Seeing firsthand how much simpler life became for her mum made Karen realise it was time to take action for herself. “Doing my own LPA was just the sensible next step,” she says. “It gives me peace of mind and spares my children any hassle later down the line.”

Using Power of Attorney Online

Karen decided to use Power of Attorney Online’s digital power of attorney services to complete her application and was pleasantly surprised at how straightforward it was.

“Having already done the forms for my mum, I thought it might be complicated, but it wasn’t. The online process made it so easy: no jargon, no confusion, just clear step-by-step guidance. The hardest part was getting everyone together to sign, but even that was manageable with a bit of planning.”

She appointed her son and daughter as her attorneys. A simple, natural choice that gave her confidence her affairs would be in safe hands.

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Create Your LPA

Karen’s advice is simple: don’t wait until it’s too late. “You shouldn’t leave it until you’re unable to properly understand the questions,” she says. “None of us know what’s around the corner. It just makes sense to get it done while you can.”

Setting up an LPA might sound daunting, but as Karen’s experience shows, it doesn’t have to be. With Power of Attorney Online, it’s faster, easier, and more affordable than you think.