Andrew Durkan
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 17619
Andrew advises on all aspects of wills, trusts, probate, lasting powers of attorney and care home fee mitigation and acts as attorney and court appointed deputy for many clients. In addition, as a former litigation specialist, Andrew continues to advise clients on challenges to NHS funding decisions relating to care and accommodation for adults with physical or mental needs. He advises on when NHS funding is available and, in appropriate cases, will dispute decisions where NHS funding has been refused. Andrew sits on the international membership committee of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners. The committee’s role is to ensure that members admitted to STEP are of a suitable caliber to maintain the reputation of standards of the Society. He is also involved in the Scunthorpe branch of the Dying Matters charity. Andrew has been with Sills & Betteridge since 1995 and became a Partner in 2003.
Aquis House, Clasketgate, LN2 1JN
Licensed for 27 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
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About Andrew Durkan
Andrew advises on all aspects of wills, trusts, probate, lasting powers of attorney and care home fee mitigation and acts as attorney and court appointed deputy for many clients. In addition, as a former litigation specialist, Andrew continues to advise clients on challenges to NHS funding decisions relating to care and accommodation for adults with physical or mental needs. He advises on when NHS funding is available and, in appropriate cases, will dispute decisions where NHS funding has been refused. Andrew sits on the international membership committee of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners. The committee’s role is to ensure that members admitted to STEP are of a suitable caliber to maintain the reputation of standards of the Society. He is also involved in the Scunthorpe branch of the Dying Matters charity. Andrew has been with Sills & Betteridge since 1995 and became a Partner in 2003.
Languages Spoken: English
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United Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/09/97
23/09/22
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Name
Duration
SRA-approved manager - Director
Andrew Durkan
?-14-10-2021
Solicitor
Sills & Betteridge LLP
14-10-2021-present
Administration of my Father's Estate
I would like to thank Anna O'Mara for all her help and being our main contact in administering and distributing my Dad's estate. I would also like to thank the Executors Andrew Durkan & Richard Bussell for their professional advice too.
Anna has become our family's solicitor in all our inheritance planning and has provided help with Will writing, setting up Powers of Attorney and has dealt with the distribution of two of my family member's estates. She is approachable, has a great knowledge of her subject, is conscientious and keeps you informed throughout the process and responds to all queries quickly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Anna to anyone requiring this service.
Lawyer named in this review: Andrew Durkan
A representative from Sills & Betteridge LLP responded to this review on 27 August, 2024
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Excellent, very professional
We were very pleased with the swift and excellent service provided by Andrew Durkan and his team in the Wills & Probate Department. We would not hesitate to recommend Sills & Betteridge.
Lawyer named in this review: Andrew Durkan
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