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Recorded Webinar: Harvesting Harmony: Estate Planning for the Family Farm

In farming families, it can be common for family members to use colloquial or pet names to refer to various assets and farming operations. While in some cases these names may refer to the origin of the asset, in other cases the reference may be to the current or the future owner o
PRESENTED BY Fran Becker Partner - Hamilton Locke , Brisbane

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About the Webinar

In farming families, it can be common for family members to use colloquial or pet names to refer to various assets and farming operations. While in some cases these names may refer to the origin of the asset, in other cases the reference may be to the current or the future owner of occupier of land pursuant to an alleged family understanding. Often, there is a disconnect between the understanding of the testator as to what is “theirs” and how this can be legally dealt with in an estate planning context. For estate planning lawyers, it is critical that further and proper enquiries are made to ascertain the true legal and equitable entitlements of land and assets before advice can be given and steps taken to prepare and implement an estate plan. This session shall look at:

  • How to identify what assets a testator can actually leave behind - what is theirs and what may be owned in another structure or by another entity
  • Spotlight on assets other than just land, such as stock, plant and equipment, future revenue streams, and water entitlements
  • How to identify potential claims, entitlements and liabilities against the farm, including claims from employees for unpaid wages/superannuation, WHS claims etc), outstanding tax liabilities, financing or lease arrangements
  • Impact of carbon farming and sequestration arrangements and the opportunities these may present for estate planning

Presented By

Fran Becker
Partner, Hamilton Locke Brisbane, Qld

Fran provides technically excellent, value-driven and commercially effective strategies and solutions for her clients and has practical experience in the private clients and agribusiness space, having grown up and been involved in the agribusiness industry all her life.  She is a capable legal professional, known for her energy and enthusiasm in the workplace.

Fran is an agribusiness and private client’s lawyer at Hamilton Locke. She is a trusted advisor to many privately owned businesses, families and high net worth individuals, advising on succession and business transition planning, complex estate planning, structuring and asset protection, and commercial, business and rural property transactions.

Originally from Central Queensland, Fran with her husband now owns and runs a beef cattle enterprise in the Maranoa region, where she takes an active involvement in the day-to-day operations of the business and enjoys the reward of being a grazier, like many of her agribusiness clients.

Prior to joining Hamilton Locke, Fran worked for Shand Taylor Lawyers and McCullough Robertson Lawyers.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers and accountants throughout Australia who advise in estate planning matters. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Accountants can claim up to 1 CPD hour. Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

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Enquiries/Assistance

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