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The capacity and mental health of farmers

Naomi Wilkes

16.05.2023

Terry Pratchett, the well known author of fantasy novels once wrote that “those of us with dementia need a little…

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Succession planning – why I do what I do

Naomi Wilkes

22.11.2022

The author PG Wodehouse once wrote “it was a confusion of ideas between him and one of the lions he…

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Lawyer and working mum – Is it possible?

Naomi Wilkes

11.10.2022

Right from the start, I have always loved being a lawyer. I have always been organised, driven and hard-working, and,…

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Into the woods: Inheritance tax relief on woodlands

Naomi Wilkes

06.04.2022

It is estimated that 72% of land in the UK is farmed but, in 2017, the AGFORWARD project estimated that…

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Estate planning and inheritance tax implications when selling business assets

Naomi Wilkes

07.03.2022

When selling your business or business assets, it is vital to consider what you want at the end of the…

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Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) for business owners

Naomi Wilkes

22.03.2021

What is an LPA? An LPA is a legal document that allows you (the donor) to appoint representatives (attorneys) to…

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Farm succession planning

Naomi Wilkes

18.11.2020

The Moss family has farmed Manor Farm for 150 years and is a highly respected local family. They’re just about…

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Where there is a horse, there is a will

Naomi Wilkes

18.05.2020

The whole idea of getting up at 6am on a dark winter’s morning to ride out in the pouring rain…

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Top 10 actions to consider during the current pandemic crisis

Naomi Wilkes

14.04.2020

I recently came across a quote which said “in business, what you don’t get done today can be done tomorrow.…

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Collecting antiques and works of art

Naomi Wilkes

16.10.2019

There is nothing like the thrill of hunting down that one rare piece at an auction or antiques fair to…

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Succession planning for farmers – Top tips for success

Naomi Wilkes

19.02.2019

Farming succession is absolutely imperative to the success of individual farmers, but it is also integral to the overall agricultural…

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Every farmer should have a lasting powers of attorney

Naomi Wilkes

15.08.2018

A Property & Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can prove essential in helping to protect a farm should…

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