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What is the Commorientes Rule?
Naomi Wilkes
26.06.2024
The term ‘Commorientes’ stems from the Latin term meaning ‘those who die together’. The Commorientes Rule is an important legal…
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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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Declaration of Trust – everything you need to know
Naomi Wilkes
05.04.2022
What is a Declaration of Trust?
A Declaration of Trust is a legal document that is drawn up when people…
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Estate planning and inheritance tax implications when selling business assets
Naomi Wilkes
07.03.2022
When considering the sale of your business or business assets, it’s essential to engage in comprehensive estate planning to determine…
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Should I be paid to care for a family member?
Naomi Wilkes
31.01.2022
More and more people are giving up work completely or taking extended time-off to care for an elderly relative, something…
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Top tip for investing in fine wine – everything you need to know
Naomi Wilkes
02.06.2021
The current market volatility is seeing a of investors diversifying their investment portfolios. One of the alternative asset classes which…
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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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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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