Trust, Wills and Probate Archives | Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

'Association of Lifetime Lawyers' Members Raise Concern About Asset Protection Trusts

If you are considering an Asset Protection Trust to safeguard your home or savings, the Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly known as Solicitors for the Elderly) urges you to be cautious after seeing a rise in misleading schemes that could cost you thousands of pounds - and leave you unprotected. Their current campaign calls for stronger regulation and more public awareness to protect families from the miss-selling of Asset Protection Trusts.

Lasting Powers of Attorney are only needed for the elderly – WRONG! Why you need them NOW...

World Alzheimer's Month | Legal Planning and Dementia

Data published by the NHS in August 2025 reveals a new high record number of people diagnosed with dementia in the UK. 506,549 people have been formally diagnosed which is a significant rise from 490,163 reported the same time last year. September is World Alzheimer's Month a global campaign led by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) to raise awareness, challenge stigma and support those affected by dementia.

Probate in 2025 | Why Having the Right Solicitor Makes All the Difference

When a loved one passes away, the last thing you want to face is a mountain of legal paperwork. Yet, for many families in the UK, navigating probate—the legal process of managing a deceased person’s estate—can feel like a second loss. In 2025, the probate process has become faster and more streamlined, but even with various improvements, having the right legal support can be the difference between a smooth transition and a stressful ordeal.

Ambitious growth of Sills & Betteridge Solicitors continues following merger with Bell & Buxton Solicitors, Sheffield

The firm has announced this week, its merger with historic Sheffield law firm Bell & Buxton Solicitors

The Importance of having a Will | Don't leave it to chance

At Sills & Betteridge, our Wills, Trusts and Probate team consistently emphasise the importance of having a valid Will in place. A professionally and independently drafted Will ensures that your estate is managed according to your wishes after your death, providing clarity and peace of mind for your loved ones. The critical need for this is currently being highlighted by a Radio 4 series, Shadow World: The Grave Robbers, which shows the serious complications that can arise when someone passes away without a Will. Award-winning investigative reporter Sue Mitchell reveals how gangs operating in the UK are illegally taking assets from people who die without a recent will.