For more guidance on private issues such as estate planning, wills or property matters, our legal experts have put together a list of useful resources and contacts.
Free advice and assistance:
- The Citizens Advice Bureau provides advice on areas not generally covered by solicitors such as debt management, housing and benefit entitlement.
- The Money Advice Service is an independent service set up by the government to help people manage their money.
- CLOCK (Community Legal Outreach Collaboration Keele) provides assistance from students at Keele University to support people who are unrepresented in court proceedings.
- More information about representing yourself in court can be found on the gov.uk website.
- Support Through Court is a national charity that offers support through court free of charge. You can phone 03000 810 006.
- Advice now guides are a great source of information on a full range of legal problems.
- Christians Against Poverty works with local churches to transform lives and end UK poverty. For free help getting out of debt, budgeting, making your money go further or finding a job, CAP offers guidance.
Government websites
The Gov.uk website has a wealth of information and guidance about many aspects of the law:
- You can download court forms from the court website.
- To get a figure for Child Maintenance use the Child Maintenance Calculator.
- Use the Benefits Calculator to check potential entitlement to benefits and tax credits.
Other solicitors
Greenchurch Legal Services specialise in acting as a deputy for people who lack mental capacity. For example, they can advise about Statutory Wills when it is necessary to change the Will of someone who no longer has the mental capacity to do so.