by jtrgroup | Jan 10, 2021 | General News
Most people don’t want to think about what happens when they pass away. That’s a common reaction we get at Forster Dean Solicitors and perfectly understandable. If you die without having made a will, however, it can take your loved ones a lot longer to sort out your...
by jtrgroup | Sep 25, 2020 | Expert Employment Law Legal Advice Relating to Coronavirus, General News
There are several issues relating to Covid-19 that are likely to have an impact on the workplace over the next few months and years. Employment law is designed to protect people working in all sectors and industries. When the seriousness of the pandemic became...
by jtrgroup | Jun 22, 2020 | Family, Family law solicitors Coronavirus, General News
In normal times, family law is an important part of the legal world with hugely demanding and emotional issues to address. In the wake of the Coronavirus lockdown, challenges can become significantly heightened and the need for strong legal advice has never been more...
by jtrgroup | Jun 22, 2020 | Coronavirus Legal Advice, General News
Businesses of all sizes and in every different sector of the UK have been challenged by the Coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent shutdown. While most are hoping to get back to normal sooner rather than later, many businesses are faced with major restructuring and...
by jtrgroup | Jan 31, 2020 | General News, Will Writing Solicitors
When someone dies Intestate, it means they have not made a Will and administration of the estate does not automatically follow without an Administrator being selected. The rules for managing this are covered under the Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act that was...
by jtrgroup | Jan 2, 2020 | Divorce Solicitor in St Helens, General News
Once Christmas is over there is a surge of enquiries to solicitors regarding divorce (1). It seems that couples wait until Christmas is over to make their decisions usually due to family commitments. Many couples who are feeling trapped in a relationship commence...
by jtrgroup | Oct 18, 2019 | General News
Barcelona Ironman actually takes place in Calella an hour North of the Catalan capital. This years was the 6th time it was run in the resort. It is traditionally the biggest Ironman event on their calendar, this year attracting 3800 triathletes from all around the...
by jtrgroup | Sep 24, 2019 | General News
People often wait far too long before they seek legal advice, not realising that quicker intervention or action can often save them money in the long run. If you think you have a problem that requires a solution, then the good news is that help is available at a cost...
by jtrgroup | Sep 18, 2019 | General News, St Helens Solicitors
Divorce rates among those aged over 60 has steadily risen since 1990 in England and Wales (1). Although looking at the rest of the population divorce has actually fallen according to the Office of National Statistics. Records have shown that during 2011; 9,500 men...
by jtrgroup | Aug 20, 2019 | General News, Settlement Agreements
Settlement agreements are legally binding contracts that are used in the work place normally when an employment situation comes to an end. For example, if members of staff are accepting redundancy, a settlement agreement can outline how that works and what the...