News - Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

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

Lisa Kellett
10 Feb 2023
Firm News
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates

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

Have you been unexpectedly left out of a Will?

Karen Bower-Brown
10 Feb 2023
Law Blog
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

You may have received information that a loved one changed their Will in circumstances that concern you.

Accidents at Work - whose fault is it anyway?

Danger can present itself in a variety of ways in the workplace. This is why employers must have procedures in place to protect you and to fulfil their Health & Safety obligations.

Update Your Will Week | The importance of keeping your Will up to date

Only 56% of UK adults have updated their Will in the last five years, meaning around half of Wills are out of date. To raise awareness, Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) have been hosting “Update your Will week” from 23rd to 29th January 2023.