Keeping family farms in the family
Andersons Solicitors, in Murray Bridge, have been helping rural families secure their legacies for more than 30 years.
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For more than three decades, Andersons Solicitors has been safeguarding the legacy of Murraylands farming families.
The firm’s specialised approach to rural succession planning has helped countless agricultural properties transition smoothly from one generation to the next.
“Family farms represent more than just business assets – they’re part of our region’s heritage,” explains Felix Hoelscher, managing partner of Andersons’ Murray Bridge office.
“Our goal is to ensure these properties remain in family hands for generations to come.”
The challenges facing rural succession are unique.
From managing complex asset structures to navigating family dynamics, the transfer of farming operations requires specialised legal expertise.
Their approach includes solutions such as inter vivos transfers, which allow for gradual transition of farm ownership during the senior generation’s lifetime, and testamentary trusts that protect agricultural assets while providing for multiple family members.
Perhaps most important is their holistic perspective.
“We consider not just the legal aspects, but the practical realities,” Hoelscher notes.
“This means creating plans that maintain operational viability while respecting family relationships.”
The firm’s 30-year presence in the Murraylands has given it a deep community connection and, when combined with sophisticated legal expertise, makes Andersons uniquely positioned to protect rural legacies.
“Seeing families successfully transition their farms to the next generation is incredibly rewarding,” says Hoelscher.
“It’s about preserving not just assets, but values and traditions that are central to our rural identity.”
To discuss your farm succession planning, contact Andersons Solicitors on 8532 3116 or visit 33 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge.
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Peri Strathearn
