Primarily acting for trustees and executors on will dispute matters, Sills & Betteridge LLP is praised by clients for providing ‘expert legal support’ with a ’personal touch’. Leading the practice from Lincoln, Karen Bower-Brown is a key contact for matters involving will disputes, contentious probate proceedings and financial provision claims, primarily acting for private individuals. Splitting his time between Nottingham and Lincoln, Robert Pearson specialises in property-related issues and claims under the Inheritance Act.
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Testimonials
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- 'I found Sills & Betteridge very professional and understanding of my situation.'
- 'We consider ourselves very lucky indeed to have found Karen Bower-Brown to help us with a contentious family probate case. After having had little and ineffective support from a local solicitor, it was an enormous relief to be helped by someone so professional, knowledgeable and personable.'
- 'Karen Bower-Brown is a very experienced practitioner and very pleasant to work with.'
- 'Sills & Bettridge is one of the few regional firms with a genuine specialism in this area of work.'
- ‘Karen Bower-Brown was thorough, determined and extremely capable resulting in the removal of the caveat to the complete satisfaction of my client. This enabled the completion of the administration to proceed efficiently. Karen was always available to discuss matters when needed and kept me fully informed throughout the process. I would not hesitate to recommend her services.’
- ‘Karen Bower-Brown and her team were helpful and knowledgeable and at no time were we given false promises of a favourable outcome. Through their hard work and expertise we were granted probate. In all conversations with her she knew exactly what was happening with case.'
- ‘I feel this practice is outstanding in the work they deliver, nothing is too much for them and their support to me over the last few years has been unbelievable. Sills and Betteridge have supported me through a very difficult time.’
- ‘Karen Bower-Brown was highly professional in all of our communications, it was always made absolutely clear where I stood in the situation and what the risks were if things should escalate.'
Work highlights
Advised an individual on a homemade will dispute.
Advised a client on a will dispute that involved cross-border elements.
Advised two individuals on financial provision proceedings.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Karen Bower-Brown
Other key lawyers
Robert Pearson