News - Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Doncaster Duo Join Family Law Firm of the Year

Law Society Children Panel Solicitor Lauren Clarke and Chartered Legal Executive Devon Baker have recently moved to Sills & Betteridge Inc Bridge Sanderson Munro, from Hallgate neighbours Malcolm C Foy & Co.

Financial Checks When Buying a Property

When buying a property, your solicitor must carry out some important checks to verify your identity and check your source of funds. Sadly fraud has become an increasing problem in recent years, with professional criminals targeting conveyancers and home buyers in what are often very sophisticated scams. It can be easy to lower your guard in the excitement of buying your new home.

Another Win for ‘Exceptional’ Family Law Team at National Awards Ceremony

Helen Derry
2 Dec 2024
Firm News
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates
Family Emergency

Our Family Team were victorious once again at the recent LexisNexis Family Law Awards where we won the coveted title of Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales).

What Does Possession of an Indecent Image Mean?

Katie Scott
28 Nov 2024
Law Blog
Crime

The development of technology and easy access to the internet means access to illegal material is much more prevalent. As a consequence, more people are finding themselves facing allegations of possessing illegal material, including indecent images of children. The police seek to prosecute those responsible for such offences. However, not all result in a criminal conviction.

The Impact of the 2024 Budget on Your Estate Planning

The latest UK budget introduced several measures that may significantly impact your estate planning, with implications for Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and pension transfers. These changes may affect the way you manage your estate, make tax-efficient transfers to beneficiaries, or utilise reliefs and exemptions effectively.

The Budget - And Why Your Business Should Now Get a Governance Health Check

Several measures announced in the Autumn Budget will affect businesses, and this serves as a timely reminder to review and update plans for your business.