News - Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Moving House during the Coronavirus Lockdown

Our Conveyancing teams are still working and supporting clients through the current Coronavirus lockdown. Naturally, there are lots of concerns about what the current situation means for property transactions and we have answered some of the common questions we receive in this blog.

Q&A - Issues affecting company directors during Coronavirus

In the third in a series of Q&A vlogs with CityX, Commercial Partner, James Conduit answers your questions on the duties and potential liabilities of directors of limited companies during COVID-19. Watch the full Q&A below:

Planning ahead - what are your options?

As we become increasingly accustomed to our restricted lifestyles, an increasing number of clients are asking us how we can help to ensure that their wishes are met if there comes a time when they are unable to make important decisions for themselves. Here we outline some steps that will be considered whilst you still have capacity to make decisions for yourself.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

The corona emergency has prompted people to think about their personal affairs and we have seen an increase in Lasting Powers of Attorney enquiries. Read our blog here to find out about the two types of LPA – ‘Property and Financial Affairs’ and ‘Health and Welfare’.

Q&A – Your Covid-19 related contractual questions answered

The second in a series of Q&A vlogs, Commercial Partner, Euan McLaughlin answers your Covid-19 related contractual questions. Watch the full Q&A here.

Furlough – Online Portal

Furlough – Online Portal. A meeting between the Parliamentary Select Committee and senior figures at HMRC took place yesterday (8 April) and a number of key details were confirmed.