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OPINION : Are will disputes a ticking time bomb for farm businesses?

Roythornes' Gavin Faber takes a look at how farmers can minimise the risk of will and inheritance disputes

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Gavin Faber, specialist private wealth disputes partner at agricultural law firm Roythornes, said: "A recent case we have been working on involves a 120 acre (48.6 hectare) farm, a will potentially made without capacity, and clauses possibly inserted without approval. It is causing major problems for a traditional farming family, which is incredibly sad to see."
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Gavin Faber, specialist private wealth disputes partner at agricultural law firm Roythornes, said: "A recent case we have been working on involves a 120 acre (48.6 hectare) farm, a will potentially made without capacity, and clauses possibly inserted without approval. It is causing major problems for a traditional farming family, which is incredibly sad to see."

It seems a day rarely passes without the press reporting on a dispute over a will or inheritance. Disgruntled siblings, spouses and others arguing they were mistreated often fill the columns with complaints...

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