Coronavirus – Personal Advice

The Coronavirus pandemic has, caused panic and uncertainty amongst many workers whose employers are severely impacted by the outbreak. In response to the forced closures of non-essential businesses, many employers made fast decisions to terminate contracts, make employees redundant or place employees on furlough leave. However, the speed of which these decisions were made, and the […]

A Protective Award is a form of compensation. It is awarded to employees where an employer has made more than 20 redundancies without collectively informing or consulting the employees about the redundancy. With the current global outbreak of Coronavirus, and lockdown measures extended for another three weeks, many employers are looking at ways to save money. […]

The outbreak of Coronavirus in the UK has had a knock on effect on many individuals and businesses. The increased time at home and reduced pay has put a strain on some families, which in turn has resulted in a number of questions. Here are some of the key questions we’re being asked… Can I […]

The outbreak of Coronavirus is causing significant disruption to our everyday lives at present. Terry Jones Solicitors is committed to continuing to provide an excellent service to our clients, even in this time of uncertainty. Changing or updating your Will If you would like to change or amend your Will, we remain open and are […]

Police forces and charities across the UK have warned of a potential rise in domestic violence cases during lockdown as families are being asked to stay at home, with many struggling on a reduced household income as a result of the current restrictions. With families being stuck at home, there is a much higher risk […]

Probate is the legal term given to the process of dealing with a person’s estate after they have died when there is a Will in place, although it is often used – albeit incorrectly – to describe any estate administration. Who conducts Probate? Probate is typically undertaken by the Executor(s) of the Will or, where […]

While the true economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic remains to be seen, on Friday 27th March, the government announced another regulatory change to support businesses and their employees during this time. Workers who cannot take their full annual leave entitlement as a result of COVID-19 will be able carry it over in to the next […]

The outbreak of the coronavirus or COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all our lives, both at home and at work. It has also affected the legal profession. On 19th March 2020, Sir Andrew MacFarlane, the president of the Family Division announced changes to the way Family Courts will function during the pandemic. Changes […]