Legacy Lessons
Legacy Lessons
Podcast Description
Legacy Lessons is a podcast where we share real stories from rural families who’ve faced the consequences of not having their estate and succession plans sorted. Through these cautionary tales, we highlight the dangers, pitfalls, and costly mistakes that can occur when families don’t engage specialists to guide them. Tune in to learn how to protect your legacy, avoid family conflict, and ensure your farm and business transition smoothly to the next generation. Don’t wait for disaster—get the facts and insights you need now.
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The podcast focuses on estate planning, succession strategies, and family dynamics within rural communities. Examples of episodes include discussions on the challenges faced by daughter-in-laws in succession planning, the relationship between financial strategies and estate planning, and the importance of early preparation for securing family legacies.

Legacy Lessons is a podcast where we share real stories from rural families who’ve faced the consequences of not having their estate and succession plans sorted. Through these cautionary tales, we highlight the dangers, pitfalls, and costly mistakes that can occur when families don’t engage specialists to guide them. Tune in to learn how to protect your legacy, avoid family conflict, and ensure your farm and business transition smoothly to the next generation. Don’t wait for disaster—get the facts and insights you need now.
You’ve worked hard to build your family’s assets, but are they really protected? In this episode of Legacy Lessons, Mark Westcott from Rural Succession Solutions and solicitor Kerryanne Williams explore the essential protective strategies every rural family should have in place while they’re still alive.
They discuss:
How to structure ownership for asset protection 🏡
The role of binding financial agreements & insurance 💼
Testamentary vs. inter vivos trusts — what’s the difference? ⚖️
How to stay flexible while safeguarding the future 🔐
Steps to reduce risk and ensure long-term family security 🌾
This conversation is practical, empowering, and focused on helping you lock in peace of mind while you’re still in control.
💡 Legacy Lessons is where rural wisdom meets practical strategy — helping families protect their legacy, build harmony, and secure their future.
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