News - Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Dealing with Blended Families in your Will

It is not uncommon for people to form new relationships, where one or both parties already have children from a previous relationship. Where those couples own a property together, they are often keen to ensure that their respective (sometimes unequal) contributions eventually pass to their own children rather than to the co-owner and then potentially to the children of that co-owner.

WORLD ALZHEIMER’S MONTH - September 2021

It’s time to recognise and discuss the impact of dementia. September 2021 is the 10th World Alzheimer’s Month. This is a month which seeks to raise awareness and highlight issues faced by people living with dementia.

The firm wishes former Senior Partner Mr Andrew Payne a happy retirement

1 Sep 2021
Firm News

Andrew Payne retired as the firm’s Senior Partner on 31st May 2020, but stayed on as a Consultant in the Corporate & Commercial Department until August 31st when he retired fully.

Divorce and the ‘Silver Splitters’

Ellie Jones
29 Jul 2021
Law Blog
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates

There has been a marked increase in the number of over 60s divorcing in recent years. The financial consequences of a divorce at any time can be significant, however, there are some very important issues to consider for those spouses who divorce later in life.

The Whiplash Tariff and the RTA Small Claims Protocol

The 31st May 2021 saw the introduction of the new RTA Small Claims Protocol (‘the Protocol’) and the new Whiplash Tariff.

Expert Legal Duo Joins The Firm!

We have recently strengthened our Wills, Trusts & Probate team with the appointment of well-known local solicitor Anna O’Mara who we welcome to the firm as a partner. Madi Earl also joins the firm as Anna’s legal assistant.