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Most people treat their pension as something separate from their estate. It’s your retirement pot. And if anything is left when you die, it passes to your chosen beneficiaries — usually outside inheritance tax. That has been the position for years. It’s also about to change. From 6 April 2027, unused pension funds and most

If your family owns farmland in Northern Ireland, you’ve probably heard the noise about inheritance tax changes. Some of it has been alarmist. Some of it has been vague. Here’s what’s actually happening. From 6 April 2026 — weeks away — the rules around Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) are changing.

Choosing a Care Home in Northern Ireland (2025–2026): A Practical Guide for Families When someone you love reaches the point of needing residential or nursing care, it rarely feels clinical. It feels emotional. Urgent. Overwhelming. At J.J. Taylor & Co Solicitors, we regularly support families across Armagh and Northern Ireland who are navigating this stage,

What the Potential Bank of England Interest Rate Cut Means for Your Mortgage & Property Plans There’s a quiet shift happening in the background of the UK economy. Inflation has fallen to around 3.0% — its lowest level in nearly a year — and markets are now expecting the Bank of England to cut interest

When a Loved One Needs Care: What Patients and Families in Northern Ireland Should Know When a parent, spouse, or close relative can no longer live safely at home, families in Northern Ireland are often forced to make decisions quickly and under pressure. Hospital discharge deadlines, unclear care-home funding rules, and conflicting advice can make

As the year ends, we thank our clients, friends, and partners for your trust in J.J. Taylor & Co Solicitors. We hope our legal updates and guides have supported you, whether you were buying a home, planning your will, or securing your family’s future. Here’s a look back at the issues we covered this year

Our office will close for the Christmas break at 4:00pm on Friday, 19th December 2025, and we’ll reopen on Monday 5th January 2026. If you need to contact us during the holidays, you can email [email protected] and we’ll reply as soon as we’re back. Thank you to all our clients for your support throughout 2025.

As families gather over Christmas and life slows down, many people start thinking about the year ahead and whether their affairs are in order. One of the most important and most overlooked tasks is updating your will. If you live in Northern Ireland, December is one of the best times to review it. You’re surrounded

If you’re planning to buy or sell a home in Northern Ireland in the New Year, the Christmas period is the ideal time to prepare. January and February consistently bring a surge in property transactions, with many people using the holidays to browse online, discuss moving, or make the decision to list their home. But

From 18 November 2025, all UK company directors will be required to verify their identity with Companies House. Learn how to stay compliant and understand the risks associated with government regulations.UK One Login, and why using a solicitor or accountant (ACSP) may be the safer option. Urgent: New Companies House Rules Coming into Force –

Selling in a chain in Northern Ireland is where most completion delays happen: one slow reply, a late mortgage offer, or a survey wobble and the whole thing stalls. Our job is to lead the conveyancing chain—not just react to it. We front-load contracts and replies, set and chase clear milestones, and escalate early the

When a loved one passes away, it’s essential to navigate the next steps with clarity and support. You will either need a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration to deal with their estate. Whether an executor steps in due to a Will or a close relative takes charge in the absence of one, understanding

When someone passes away, it isn’t always obvious what pensions or insurance policies they held. Even serious correspondence is increasingly sent exclusively by email. Therefore, some responsibility also lies with individuals to keep a record of their assets. Here’s a straightforward guide Executors can use right away. Please keep it simple, keep a paper trail,

  When you first approach a solicitor, you’re often doing so at a stressful or sensitive moment. Perhaps you are embroiled in a commercial dispute, navigating a divorce, or require urgent estate planning advice. Whatever the circumstances, one question hovers in the background of every initial meeting: “If I tell you everything, how do I know