Avoiding farming family heartbreak top of Wagga session agenda

The fifth-generation farmer and Wagga-based solicitor has seen families divided and assets lost, which is why she is doing her bit to ensure farmers are prepared.

Ms Orman is among the guest speakers set to run a free farmers' succession planning seminar hosted by Orman Solicitors in collaboration with Shaw and Partners and GENFOCUS Business Advisors.

It is an opportunity for farmers to get the full run-down of how to succession plan while being able to ask about legal, business and financial advice.

Ms Orman said attendees will benefit from the insight of all speakers.

"I've seen many examples over my 20 years of experience that have left people in dreadful positions where things haven't been structured properly, things haven't been organised - especially wills and farms," she said.

"People have died and families have been left in a hell of a mess."

From repairable fights to unprepared-for responsibilities to property loss, poor succession planning or lack thereof can have huge effects.

"There are dreadful consequences, sometimes people are left with properties going in different directions, so people are left with properties they didn't know they were ending up with," Ms Orman said.

"Also, there's other assets being transferred because wills haven't been organised properly, people are left without any, sometimes Family Provisions Act claims take place, all sorts of things can happen which no one has actually planned for."

Ms Orman said as a farmer she feels passionate about doing her bit to help her community.

"I deal with a lot of farmers, I have a farming background. I am a farmer also and I'm from a long generation of farmers - I think I'm a fifth-generation farmer - and I'm really passionate about it," she said.

"I like to see that it's done well because I like to see in the future farming families continuing on and carrying on family farms, but also I like to see things done well, to make sure that it's fair and just and equitable for all of the family."

The event is tailored for farm owners seeking to transition their farming operations and next-generation farmers gearing up to assume leadership roles.

This workshop will provide valuable guidance and resources.

During the workshop, the team will cover the importance of succession planning, legal and financial considerations, and effective communication strategies within the family.

The experienced speakers will share their expertise and real-life examples to help farmers navigate this often complex process.

The free workshop will run on Friday, March 22, from 10am at the Wagga RSL Club.

Farmers attending are encouraged to come prepared with questions, as the workshop aims to create an interactive space where participants can engage with the speakers and each other

Space is limited and guests are asked to reserve their seat by March 15 by contacting Genfocus on 02 6232 0400 or concierge@genfocus.com.au.