On top of the heartbreak and worry that a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness can cause, there will be a raft of concerns and uncertainties about your care and financial affairs and it can be difficult to know exactly how to prepare from a legal standpoint. ‘There are steps you can take to ensure that your care runs smoothly [...]
Given the rising age profile of farmers, it is worrying that so few have a succession plan in place. This not only puts farmers’ own financial security at risk, but it also potentially lines up problems for their families and successors. As with all business decisions, the starting point for succession planning is clarifying your long term aims. Do [...]
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is a document that lets you appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf – an Attorney (or Attorneys). It is imperative that the person you appoint as an Attorney should be someone you trust to make major decisions on your behalf. You can appoint a friend, relative, or professional [...]
