Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Money for nothing... Succession planning grants for Queensland farming families


View Blog Money for nothing... Succession planning grants for Queensland farming families by Matthew Burgess

The Queensland Government has recently announced the introduction of a new farm management grant which provides financial assistance to Queensland farming families wishing to review or update their succession planning arrangements.

On the basis that every family should in theory ensure they have comprehensive estate and succession planning in place the grant could be viewed through the lense of the iconic 1980's song - that is - money for nothing.

This said, the grant is however only available to Queensland primary producers (and their families) and can only be used to fund professional fees incurred in relation to the family’s estate planning arrangements and related succession planning issues.

The grant will cover 50% of the professional fees incurred by the family, up to a maximum of $2,500 per year. In other words, the total spend in any year will need to be at least $5,000 to maximise the contribution from the Government.

The availability of the grant will hopefully encourage more Queensland farming families to get their succession plans in order.

Ideally it may also encourage other State Governments to adopt similar incentives.

If you or your clients would like more information in relation to the farm management grant, please contact us.

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