Wagga Wagga, NSW, Thursday, 13 August 2026

Regional legal authority Orman Solicitors has unveiled an enhanced legal framework designed specifically to assist primary producers and farming families across the Riverina with complex intergenerational estate transitions. Led by Principal Solicitor Maggie Orman, who brings over 25 years of specialised legal experience and a deep personal understanding of rural communities, the firm provides structured legal strategies that protect agricultural viability while preserving family harmony.

Strategic succession planning to safeguard Riverina agricultural legacies
Transferring a family farm to the next generation involves far more than drafting a basic will. Agricultural succession requires balancing intricate asset structures, discretionary family trusts, off-farm sibling equity, water entitlements, and tax considerations; all while managing delicate family dynamics. Without early and structured legal planning, unaddressed succession challenges can trigger costly litigation, forced land sales, or crippling tax liabilities.

"A farm is rarely just a business; it is a family's history, passion, and multi-generational legacy," says Maggie Orman, Principal Director of Orman Solicitors. "Having clear, well-organised legal frameworks in place early on is more important for successful succession planning than waiting for a disaster.” Their goal is to protect the ongoing viability of the farm for the working generation while ensuring fair, equitable outcomes for all family members.

Key pillars of the farm succession framework
1. Tailored asset & trust structuring: Reviewing legal ownership of land, equipment, water shares, and operating entities to facilitate smooth legal transfers.
2. Off-farm sibling equity solutions: Developing practical financial mechanisms to compensate non-farming children without forcing the liquidation of core agricultural land.
3. Integrated estate planning: Aligning succession agreements with updated wills, testamentary trusts, powers of attorney, and superannuation death benefit nominations.

About Orman Solicitors:
Orman Solicitors is an acclaimed boutique law firm with offices in Wagga Wagga and Sydney. Specialising in agricultural law, farm succession, family law property settlements, and estate litigation, the firm offers strategic, high-tier legal advocacy tailored to regional individuals and commercial businesses.

In a nutshell,
Agricultural families, pastoral companies, and landholders seeking specialised guidance in farm succession planning can arrange a confidential strategy session at the firm's Wagga Wagga office or via secure video consultation by calling (02) 6931 0050 or visiting the official site.

Site URL: https://ormansolicitors.com/farm-succession-planning/