News - Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Wedding bells and planning for the future

Planning a wedding and party can be very exciting, however when planning a future together, couples should also review plans for their estates. It is not the most romantic concept to consider, but it is perhaps one of the most important issues to deal with in the lead up to a marriage or civil partnership.

Spring Budget 2023 - Capital Gains Tax Changes

Spring Budget 2023 brought a whole host of changes to the treatment of Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”). While the Government reduced the CGT allowance from £12,300 to £6,000, with a further reduction in 2024, they were generous in their treatment of CGT on separation and divorce.

Suspension of Public Sector Pensions CEVs – what this means for you

Following a decision to make changes to public sector pension schemes, HM Treasury has instructed that all public sector pension schemes are to suspend providing cash equivalent values. This is to enable to Government Actuary’s Department to review the factors considered in calculating a cash equivalent value.

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.