News - Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

New Estate Planning Partner Joins The Firm

Sarah Steel joins the firm as a Partner in the Wills, Trusts & Probate department in Boston this month. Experienced solicitor Sarah deals with wills, inheritance tax planning, asset preservation, powers of attorney and elderly client matters, including complicated probate work involving farms, businesses and high value estates.

Skilled Advocate and Negotiator Joins Our Specialist Family Law Team in Northampton

We welcome solicitor Lisa Churchill to our Northampton matrimonial team this month. She joins the team to deal with divorce and separation cases and contentious child arrangements matters.

Case Study: Successful Claim for Client After Fall in Unsafe Hotel Grounds

In personal injury cases, an experienced lawyer who has the confidence and expertise to effectively challenge a defendant’s denial of liability and take a case to Court is essential.

DO YOU NEED A WILL?

20 Mar 2023
Law Blog
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Unfortunately, it is common for people to feel they don't need to prepare a will. This is sometimes because they don't understand what will happen to their estate if they die without one.

Succeeding at Succession in Family Businesses

Planning for exit and succession can be difficult in any business, but as Euan McLaughlin, Partner in our Corporate Team explains, in family businesses there are additional factors to consider. One of the problems with family succession planning is that the two key objectives – liquidity and preservation of the business legacy appear to be in conflict – how can you get cash without selling up?

New Head of Matrimonial Finances Appointed at Sills & Betteridge

This week, we welcome Partner Lisa Kellett to the role of Head of Matrimonial Finances.