There are a lot of legal complexities that can arise when caring for an elderly relative, such as Will making, probates, advance directives and power of attorney. These can prove difficult to get your head around on your own, so it’s recommended that you look for legal advice to avoid any issues down the line.
Professional, legal advice can often be too expensive for people, so we’ve gathered together a range of free legal advice options that are available in Norfolk on this page. Equally, some law firms will also offer free, short term consultations that allow you to decide whether or not you will benefit from their services.
Where to Get Free Legal Advice in Norfolk
Citizens Advice Norfolk
Citizen’s Advice offer free advice and signposting to specialist help available for residents of Norfolk who need legal (and financial) support. Legal issues arising in regard to elderly care may involve care funding, care provision, housing and Will-writing.
There are 8 Citizens Advice Hubs across Norfolk that you can go to for advice. Each of them offers bookable appointments, with varying availability.
You can contact your local centre using the details provided below for more information and to arrange an appointment. Alternatively, Citizen’s Advice have an online form you can fill out for advice via email, as well as an online webchat for advice via instant message.
Attleborough
- Address: 2 Exchange Street, Attleborough, NR17 2AB
- Telephone: 0800 144 8848
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Dereham
- Address: Assembly Rooms, Ruthen Pl, Dereham, NR19 2TX
- Telephone: 0800 144 8848
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Fakenham
- Address: Fakenham Community Centre, Oak St, Fakenham, NR21 9DY
- Telephone: 0800 144 8848
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Great Yarmouth
- Address: Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH
- Telephone: 0800 144 8848
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Holt
- Address: Kerridge Way, Holt NR25 6DN
- Telephone: 0800 144 8848
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King's Lynn
- Address: Hanse House, South Quay, King's Lynn, PE30 5GN
- Telephone: 0800 144 8848
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North Walsham
- Address: 3 St Nicholas Court, North Walsham, NR28 9BY
- Telephone: 0800 144 8848
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Norwich
- Address: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF
- Telephone: 0800 144 8848
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Norfolk Community Law Service
Norfolk Community Law Service (NCLS) provides free, independent and confidential advice for people in Norfolk who would otherwise be unable to afford it. They are able to talk you through various different areas of legal advice, as detailed on the NCLS website.
Appointments are carried out over the phone and must be pre-booked. You can do this either through their online form or by calling them on the number provided below.
- Telephone: 01603 496623
- Email: [email protected]
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UEA Law Clinic, Norwich
Associated with both the Norfolk Community Law Service and Citizen’s Advice Norfolk, the UEA Law Clinic is a joint venture between UEA students and staff to offer free legal advice and representation to Norwich’s community, aiming to meet local needs alongside boosting its students’ employability.
Meetings are offered via telephone, video call (Zoom, Teams, WhatsApp), or in-person at the Law Clinic, depending on what advice you require.
Different contact details are required depending on what service you require, so you can take a look at the UEA Law Clinic’s “Get Advice” page to find what is best suited to you.
- Address: Earlham Hall, University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ, Norwich
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