J J Taylor & Co Solicitors

05/06/2026

Office Closure – Admin Day

Please note J.J. Taylor & Co Solicitors will be closed on Thursday 11 June 2026 for a full internal admin day.

We will not be available for appointments or telephone calls on that date, and emails will be monitored again when the office reopens.

This day is being set aside to let us catch up properly on file administration, correspondence, and the behind-the-scenes work that helps keep matters moving.

We will reopen as normal on Friday 12 June 2026.

Thank you for your understanding.

19/05/2026

J.J. Taylor & Co Solicitors is recruiting a Private Client & Property solicitor to strengthen our Armagh practice.

This is a varied role covering residential conveyancing, wills, enduring powers of attorney, probate and estate administration, with some litigation and general practice work. You should be comfortable using case management systems, email and digital documents as part of everyday practice.

Full-time preferred, although part-time hours will be considered. Flexible working hours and Hybrid working available. Start date flexible for the right candidate.
Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, email your CV and covering letter to [email protected] by 30 June 2026.

If you’d prefer an informal and confidential discussion first, contact William Taylor at J.J. Taylor & Co Solicitors at the above email to arrange.

08/05/2026

What happens to your data if the AML checking company goes bust… or gets taken over?
That question does not get asked nearly enough.
We’ve dug into the issue in our latest post. 🔍💻

Paid third-party AML checks are becoming routine in property and financial transactions. We look at the privacy, data protection and common-sense problems.

05/05/2026

💷 £5,000,000 farm sound a lot? Not when the value is tied up in illiquid assets like livestock, land, and machinery.

A £5m farm could now face a £500,000 inheritance tax bill.
That’s the reality from April 2026.
But with the right planning, it’s manageable.

Inheritance tax rules for family farms change on 6 April 2026. Learn how the new £2.5m APR/BPR cap affects Northern Ireland farms — and what to do now

03/05/2026

Buying your first house is exciting… right up until the jargon starts. 😅

Searches. Title. Contracts. Mortgage conditions. Completion.

We’ve written a straightforward guide for first-time buyers in Northern Ireland on how to choose the right conveyancing solicitor and avoid unnecessary stress along the way.

Have a read if a house move may be on the cards. 🔑

Buying your first home in Northern Ireland? Learn how to choose the right conveyancing solicitor, avoid delays and protect yourself from costly mistakes.

02/05/2026

Being asked to pay for a third-party AML check by a firm you didn’t even choose? That is becoming far too normal.
We’ve written about why this is not just annoying — it is a data protection and cybersecurity issue too. 👀🔐

Paid third-party AML checks are becoming routine in property and financial transactions. We look at the privacy, data protection and common-sense problems.

30/04/2026

Most first-time buyers don’t really know what their solicitor is doing.

That’s not a criticism. It’s just the truth. 🤷‍♂️

Searches, title, lender conditions, contracts, completion, registration — there’s a lot going on behind the scenes, and getting it wrong can cost you dearly.

Our latest blog explains what matters, what doesn’t, and how to choose the right conveyancing solicitor in Northern Ireland. 🏡

Buying your first home in Northern Ireland? Learn how to choose the right conveyancing solicitor, avoid delays and protect yourself from costly mistakes.

09/04/2026

🌾 If you own farmland in Northern Ireland, read this.
The APR/BPR changes are real, and they will catch people out.
A quick will review now could save hundreds of thousands.

Inheritance tax rules for family farms change on 6 April 2026. Learn how the new £2.5m APR/BPR cap affects Northern Ireland farms — and what to do now

03/04/2026

Power of Attorney is about trust.
But it’s also about accountability.

If you’ve been appointed, take it seriously — and get it right from day one.

Our guide explains what you need to know:

You’ve Been Appointed Under a Power of Attorney in Northern Ireland – What Now? 2 Jul / By William Taylor / UncategorisedBeing appointed as an Attorney under a Power of Attorney (PoA) is a serious responsibility. In Northern Ireland, once the PoA has been registered with the High Court (via the ...

03/04/2026

The bit nobody’s talking about:
Your pension could face BOTH inheritance tax and income tax. 💸💸
Yes — potentially both.

From April 2027, pensions may be subject to inheritance tax. Learn what’s changing and how families in Northern Ireland should plan now.