"There may be trouble ahead" - Keeping the family farm intact
The Royal Bath and West Society is pleased to join forces with local farm business experts, Old Mill, Burges Salmon and Carter Jonas to bring you an evening farmers' meeting of great relevance for many local farming families. Chaired by Jane Guise, Chief Executive of the Royal Bath and West Society.
Ensuring the succession of the farm as a viable business is a subject where the complexities have multiplied at an alarming rate over recent years. Our experts will examine the very latest ideas and opinions of this issue where early planning can significantly help.
Confirmation of your place and directions will be sent prior to the meeting.
A hot supper will be served after the talks.
Speakers
Alastair Martin, Senior Partner at Carter Jonas. Alastair will be covering the variety of property on the modern farm and issues around valuation
Mike Butler, Head of Rural Services at Old Mill. Mike will be looking at issues around IHT Agricultural Property Relief and its future. He will also explore the connected subjects of Capital Gains Tax and the taxation of furnished holiday lets.
Tom Hewitt, Partner at Burges Salmon. Tom will update us on some important recent judgements on IHT Business Property Relief, the possibility of making gifts and the use of trusts and exploring the thorny issue of matrimonial asset protection.
Dates & Locations
Bath & West Showground
01/12/2009 - 7.00pm for 7.30pm start
Bath & West Showground
09/12/2009 - 7.00pm for 7.30pm start