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Legal advice for carers and families

Caring for someone you love can mean making difficult decisions about their money, property and future. Whether you’re supporting an older relative, a partner, a friend or someone living with a disability, getting the right legal advice can give you and your family greater peace of mind.

Making the legal side of caring a little easier

As legal partners to The Carents Room, our private client team can help you understand your options and put the right arrangements in place.

We understand that these conversations can be sensitive. They can involve changing family circumstances, difficult decisions and sometimes conversations that people would rather avoid.

Our job is to make the legal side as straightforward as possible. We’ll listen to what matters to you, explain your options in plain English and give you practical advice about what to do next.

You don’t need to know exactly what legal help you need before you speak to us. That’s what we’re here for.

About us

Muckle is an established law firm with a specialist private client team experienced in helping individuals and families with their legal affairs.

We have offices in Newcastle, Stockton and Penrith, and support clients across England and Wales. Wherever you’re based, we’ll take the time to understand your circumstances and give you advice that’s right for you and your family.

We’re also a firm that believes how you do business matters

We’ve been a certified B Corp since 2023, reflecting our commitment to balancing commercial success with looking after our people, our clients, our communities and the environment. We also give 1% of our annual profits to the Muckle Fund at the Community Foundation, supporting charities and community organisations across the North East and Cumbria.

For us, being a responsible business isn’t something separate from the service we provide. It’s part of who we are.

Need some advice?

If you’re caring for someone and have questions about their legal affairs, we’re here to help.

You can contact us by emailing [email protected]

Our specialisms
  • Wills and inheritance
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
  • Trusts
  • Probate and administering an estate
  • Planning for the future and protecting family assets

Key Contact

leah duffield 3
Partner and head of private client
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