Is it time to take care of your own flock?

Farmers like you are some of the cleverest people we get to shake hands with.

Your planning is impeccable when it comes to the seasons, what crop to plant at what time, when to put the bull in, how to spot the illness in an animal to nip it in the bud, and how to maximise the return from your yield, meat or milk.

Lawyers- like us, are planners - like you. And- just as difficult as predicting the weather or what price sucker lambs will fetch - none of us really know when our number is up. Sadly, we are all aware of a farmer who had a heart attack out of the blue, had a tragic farm accident, or simply left their plans all too late to retire, making it stressful for them to properly take care of their animals and their land into their later years.

The best thing you can do for your family is to give them some confidence that they’ll know where to start if faced with an emergency - an illness, an accident, or your death.

This means not just having a will and powers of attorney but making sure those legal documents are fit for purpose, up to date, and that your own flock knows who to contact and where to go in case of an emergency.

We get it - these things are unpleasant to talk about. There may be challenging circumstances or perhaps even a black sheep in your midst. But, just like farmers do every single day, putting some proper plans in place now will save you big time down the track. Your flock will be grateful for it.

The best time to start the conversation is now, and with a lawyer who ‘gets it’ when it comes to agriculture and your family farm.

So, let’s chat! For more information or to book your appointment go to sewellslawyers.com.au