J J Taylor & Co Solicitors

10/08/2026

Children Inheriting Without a Will

When someone dies without a Will, a child’s inheritance does not simply pass to the surviving parent.

The estate must first be properly administered. Any money due to a child will normally be held for them until they reach the required age, with the people responsible for it having legal duties about how it is managed.

This is one reason why making a Will is particularly important when you have young children. It allows you to give clearer instructions about who should deal with the estate and how the children’s inheritance should be looked after. 📝

08/08/2026

Selling in a Property Chain

One delayed mortgage offer, unanswered enquiry or unexpected survey issue can hold up an entire property chain. 🏠

Good conveyancing is not just about reacting when something goes wrong. It means preparing the paperwork early, setting clear milestones, keeping everyone informed and escalating problems before they become last-minute emergencies.

We explain how we work to keep Northern Ireland property transactions moving:

https://jjtaylorsolicitors.com/selling-in-a-chain/

If you are planning to buy or sell, early preparation can prevent a great deal of unnecessary stress later.

Selling in a property chain in Northern Ireland? Find out how J.J. Taylor & Co Solicitors proactively manage conveyancing chains to keep your sale on track and avoid costly delays.

05/08/2026

Acting Under a Power of Attorney

Being appointed as an Attorney is not simply permission to use someone else’s bank account.

It is a serious legal responsibility.

You must understand the authority you have been given, act in the person’s best interests, keep accurate financial records and avoid benefiting personally from your position.

Our practical guide explains the first steps an Attorney should take after a Power of Attorney has been registered in Northern Ireland:

https://jjtaylorsolicitors.com/youve-been-appointed-under-a-power-of-attorney-in-northern-ireland-what-now/

If you are uncertain about a major financial, care or property decision, take advice before acting. 📑

You’ve Been Appointed Under a Power of Attorney in Northern Ireland – What Now? 2 Jul / By J J Taylor & Co Solicitors / 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 Cou...

02/08/2026

Tracing Missing Pensions and Insurance

Would you know where to find details of all your late relative’s pensions and life insurance policies?

With more correspondence now delivered by email, valuable policies and pension pots can easily be overlooked.

Bank statements, old payslips, previous employers and free tracing services can all provide important clues. 🔎

Our guide explains where executors should look and how to keep a proper record of their enquiries:

https://jjtaylorsolicitors.com/how-to-trace-a-deceased-persons-pensions-and-insurance/

A missing pension or policy can make a substantial difference to an estate, so it is worth searching properly.

Learn how to trace a deceased person’s pensions and insurance policies, what executors should check, and why missing assets can delay probate and estate administration.

31/07/2026

Capital Gains Tax and Property

You will not usually pay Capital Gains Tax when selling a property that has been your only or main home throughout your ownership.

The position can be different where:

🏠 the property was rented out;
🏠 you moved out several years before selling;
🏠 it was bought as an investment; or
🏠 part of it was used exclusively for business.

The tax position should be considered before completion. In many cases, any tax due must be reported and paid shortly after the sale.

29/07/2026

Probate Timeline and Checklist

Dealing with an estate can feel overwhelming because families often do not know where to begin.

What happens immediately after the death? When should banks be contacted? What valuations are required? When can the probate application be submitted?

Our Northern Ireland probate guide takes you through the process from the first few days to obtaining the Grant and administering the estate. It also includes a practical checklist of the information executors may need. 📋

https://jjtaylorsolicitors.com/ni-probate-timeline-checklist/

You do not need to work everything out alone. Our probate team can guide you through each stage.

The no‑nonsense steps from death to Grant of Probate in Northern Ireland—what happens when, who does what, and a printable checklist.

28/07/2026

Buying Your First Home

A solicitor’s job when you buy a house is not simply to arrange the transfer of money.

They must investigate the legal title, review searches, check rights of way, examine planning and building control documents, report to your mortgage lender and explain any problems before you become legally committed.

A house may look perfect during a viewing but still have legal issues that are not immediately visible. 🏡

That is why the conveyancing process matters.

27/07/2026

First-Time Buyers

Buying your first home is exciting.

Then someone starts talking about searches, title deeds, contracts, mortgage conditions and completion dates. 🏡

A conveyancing solicitor is not simply there to process paperwork. Their job is to check that the property is legally safe to buy, identify problems before you are committed and explain what is happening in understandable terms.

Our guide explains what first-time buyers should look for when choosing a solicitor:

https://jjtaylorsolicitors.com/first-time-buyer-northern-ireland-conveyancing-solicitor/

The cheapest quotation is not always the cheapest outcome.

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

26/07/2026

Starting Probate

One of the first jobs after a death is to establish exactly what the person owned and owed.

This may include:

• bank and savings accounts;
• property and land;
• investments and shares;
• pensions and life insurance;
• loans, credit cards and household bills.

Executors should keep a careful written record of everything they discover, including account balances, valuations and correspondence.

Good record-keeping at the beginning can prevent significant difficulties later. 📋

24/07/2026

Capital Gains Tax on Houses

Do you have to pay Capital Gains Tax when you sell a house? 🏠

Usually not when it has genuinely been your main home throughout your ownership.

However, the position can change if you moved out and rented it, bought it as an investment, or made significant improvements before selling.

Our guide uses straightforward examples to explain how the figures may work — including the 60-day reporting deadline that often catches people out.

https://jjtaylorsolicitors.com/capital-gains-tax-property-northern-ireland/

Tax advice should always be taken before the sale completes, rather than after the money has changed hands.

Selling a home, former residence or rental property? Learn when Capital Gains Tax may apply, how relief works and which costs can reduce the gain.