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We’re looking forward to joining Cumbria’s farming community at the Cumbria Farmer Awards 2026, celebrating the farmers, families and agricultural businesses that contribute so...
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Wealth and Succession Planning
What Happens to the Family Farm During Divorce?
Divorce can be challenging for any family. For farming families, however, the issues are often significantly more complex. A family farm is rarely just...
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Why Every Farmer Should Read Commercial Contracts Before Signing
By Jennifer Bell, Corporate Partner Agriculture has always been an industry built on trust, relationships and a good firm handshake. But while a handshake...
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Agricultural Inheritance Disputes: What Happens When a Family Farm Is Left in a Will?
Family farms often create some of the most complex inheritance disputes, particularly where succession plans are unclear or verbal promises have been made over...
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Why a DIY will or using an online will writing service could become your most expensive mistake
By Rebecca Adams For many people, writing a will online or using a DIY template seems like a sensible way to save money. With...
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Proprietary Estoppel in Farming Disputes: What Farming Families Need to Know
Proprietary estoppel is a legal doctrine that can allow someone to bring a claim where they have relied on promises or assurances about land,...
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Agribusiness: Cumberland Show 2026
By Richard Miller - Agri and Estates Partner. What a fantastic day it was at this year's Cumberland Show! A huge thank you to...
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A Guide to Making a Will for Farmers: Protecting Your Land, Livelihood and Legacy
For farming families, a farm is rarely just a business. It is home, heritage and a way of life built up over generations. That...
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Inheritance Tax Reform: The Business Property Relief Blind Spot
By Richard Miller Inheritance Tax Reform: The Business Property Relief Blind Spot A new era of inheritance tax legislation came into force yesterday (6th...
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Succession Planning: It’s Not Just About the Future
By Richard Miller - Wealth and Succession Planning Partner Succession Planning: It’s Not Just About the Future When most people hear the phrase “succession...
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Response to the Government U-turn on APR and BPR allowances
Response to the Government U-turn on APR and BPR allowances By Richard Miller While there is no doubt that the announcement made prior...
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Three new Agri and Estates additions for our Newcastle team
Three new Agri and Estates additions for our Newcastle team We’re delighted to announce that our Agri and Estates team, which is already one...
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