Free Legal Advice for Carers 

Sheffield Carers Centre are working with Lawson Wills and Probate to provide carers with access to free 30-minute individual legal advice clinics, that are normally held on the last Friday of the month.  

Lawson Wills and Probate is a family-focused business run by Leigh Purdy who is a legal expert and a former Solicitor with professional qualifications. Leigh has been offering pro bono services for the Cares Centre since 2020. She is able to offer advice around: 

• Simple Wills 

• Discretionary Trusts

• Vulnerable Persons Trusts

• Lasting Power of Attorney

• Court of Protection applications

• Estate Planning and Probate

If you would like a legal clinic appointment, please phone us on 0114 278 8942 or email us at [email protected]. The clinics are usually held over the phone, but if you have difficulties communicating this way please let us know.  

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Please note that Leigh Purdy is not a regulated Solicitor but is a Member of the Institute of Professional Will Writers and agrees to follow their code of practice. For some legal advice matters you may need to seek a Solicitor, you can find information about the types of lawyers from Legal Choices. Sheffield Carers Centre are unable to recommend any firm to provide legal services, but if you require a Solicitor you may find it helpful to look at the Solicitors Register.

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