Succession planned well can be the beginning of a new era

Inheritance Tax changes have created an accelerated need for succession planning, but farmers are reminded not to panic

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Farming families have been urged to get together early to talk about succession planning.
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Farming families have been urged to get together early to talk about succession planning.

Last year's Autumn Budget was a blow to the agricultural industry in many ways and has shined a light on the importance of succession planning within farming families, an area which is often overlooked...

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