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The starting point for farm estate planning is to determine:- whether assets are owned solely or jointly, whether land is owned as joint tenants or tenants in common, and whether assets are controlled via trusts rather than owned. Sole...
For many people, conversations about their Will and succession planning are easy to put off, but many problems (costly legal disputes and tax bills, to name just two) can be minimised with disciplined forward planning. Succession...
It’s a question I get asked a lot, and unfortunately, there is no “one size fits all” answer. So my recommendation is to have a look at your Will and associated documents once a year. I’d be surprised if you needed to update it every...
Estate planning for farms – avoiding disputes In our final article in our series of information for farm businesses, we take a look at four common causes of estate disputes and suggest some strategies to avoid conflict. #1 –...
Last week, we wrote about what can go wrong without careful estate planning. This week, we go into details on trusts and transfer of assets, and how to get started. Building your team It is important to work with a team of professional...
We know you put a lot of hard work into running and maintaining your farm – and we know that farms are often made up of a combination of valuable assets including land, equipment, commercial relationships and highly specialised...
As part of a comprehensive estate plan, it is important to remember two key documents:- Enduring Power of Attorney and Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker. What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? This document allows you to...
Trusts can be adapted to a variety of situations when preparing Wills, says Trent McGregor, Associate and estate planning specialist with Robertson Hyetts Solicitors and Conveyancers. Described very simply, a trust is a way of giving...
Are you still open for business? Yes, and we’re seeing a surge in enquiries via our website and by telephone about Wills and Powers of Attorney. I think a lot of people are taking the opportunity to work through their ‘boring...
Dealing with the estate administration process can be a difficult time, especially after the recent loss of a loved one. Robertson Hyetts can guide you through the process and procedures if you have been nominated to administer the...
