A lasting legacy
Whether your affairs are relatively straightforward, or involve more complex assets and family dynamics, there’s always plenty to consider when it comes to agricultural estate and succession planning. Our experienced team is here to help ensure that your estate plan is robust – able to stand up to any future claims that may risk splitting up the farm.
As well as being recognised as experts in the preparation of Wills for our agricultural clients, we frequently create and manage trusts for farmers, designed for tax saving purposes. Our team also recognises the need to ensure fairness between children, or to protect young or vulnerable beneficiaries, and will work with you to make sure your plans are met.
We believe that Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are an essential part of any estate planning strategy and should be considered by everyone, regardless of age or health. Should you choose to make them, we’ll ensure your LPAs are tailored to your specific needs and wishes. It’s vital that you understand the pros and cons of all options available to you, so we’ll make sure you’re fully informed at every stage of the decision making process. We’ll also ensure that your attorneys are given appropriate parameters to act under.
How we help
We are committed to making the estate planning process as easy as possible, by providing clear advice delivered in a way that works for you. Our experts pride themselves, not just on their technical skills, but also on their ability to be supportive and provide peace of mind.
Where appropriate, we’re happy to work in close collaboration with your team of professional advisors, such as your accountant or land agent. We’ll also be able to lean on the wide range of in-house expertise here at Blanchards Bailey (for example, our experienced property law team) to achieve your aims, often including minimising your exposure to tax.
If you’d like to arrange a meeting or request further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.