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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, […]

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.

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

As of April 1, 2025, significant changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) have occurred, impacting property transactions across England and Northern Ireland. These adjustments, which mark the end of temporary relief measures introduced in 2022, are set to increase the financial burden on many homebuyers and investors. Key Changes to SDLT Rates 1. Reduction

With the coming into force of The Electrical Safety Standards for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024, Landlords in Northern Ireland have yet another regulatory burden to satisfy. This new legislation further adds to the costs of operating a Rental Property Business. Whilst electricians, fire-safety experts, and other service providers won’t find the new revenue streams,

Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning has always been vital to protecting your estate and ensuring your Will reflects your current wishes. With the government announcing significant changes to Business Relief (BR) and Agricultural Relief (AR) effective from 6 April 2026, it is more important than ever to act now to safeguard your assets. We’ve already covered

In recent weeks, countless social media feeds in the UK and beyond have been flooded with images that appear to spring straight from a Studio Ghibli film. However, these vividly animated scenes are not the product of the famed Japanese studio: they are generated by the latest version of ChatGPT, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o model.

Farmers today face a unique set of challenges regarding estate planning and inheritance tax. The recent reduction in Agricultural Property Relief (APR), commencing in April 2026, has intensified concerns about transferring farming assets to the next generation, complicating what was once a straightforward area of estate planning. In this post, we examine the key issues,

Suffering a personal injury can be both physically and emotionally distressing. Whether your injury arises from a road traffic accident, a workplace incident, or a public slip and fall, understanding the typical steps and processes involved can help you navigate this challenging time with confidence. In this post, we outline the key stages of a

Did you know that more than four million couples in the UK live together without being married or in a civil partnership? Possibly due to the cost of housing and couples have to decide whether to spend their savings on getting on the housing ladder or a wedding and it’s a figure that keeps on

Happy New Year from all of us at JJ Taylor & Co! As we begin 2025, it’s the perfect time to set intentions and resolutions for the year ahead. While health, fitness, and financial goals often top the list, we encourage you to consider resolutions that bring peace of mind to you and your loved

As we approach the Christmas season, we would like to take a moment to thank all our clients for their trust and support throughout 2024. At J J Taylor & Co Solicitors, it has been our privilege to assist you, and we look forward to continuing to serve your legal needs in the year ahead.