Seldom straightforward, succession decisions can be made easier by involving skilled communicators and experts in this once-in-a-lifetime process.
In this, real case, Clare O’Keeffe was the succession mediator and James O’Donoghue was the Teagasc advisor.
On part one of the 2021 Transferring the Family Farm clinic, Clare O’Keeffe from Succession Ireland spoke about how using a mediator can help farming families put together a successful succession plan in place. Emma Fogarty Teagasc Solicitor spoke of the importance of writing a will and the role of executors.
Nuffield Scholars Ray Ó Foghlu (2021), Clare O’Keeffe (2006) and Julian Hughes (2010) shared their individual Nuffield journey experience and topics at the inaugural Nuffield Sponsor Lunch and Event. The Alumni identified how Nuffield has shaped their personal and professional lives and the residual impact to a wider agri-food sector in Ireland.
IFA elected members and staff with Clare O’Keeffe, Succession Ireland, front right seated and James Staines, Staines Law, back right standing.
Both gave informative and insightful presentations on different potentially challenging aspects for consideration within planning for succession, inheritance and farm transfer. The best time to act is now, be proactive.
Tune in and listen back to Countrywide on RTE Radio1 with Clare O’Keeffe and Siún Kearney both mediators with MII. discussing the role of mediation with Damien O’Reilly on 02/10/2021.
Mediating and addressing challenging conversations within farm succession planning when communication maybe difficult or at an impasse navigating a workable option going forward.
In part one of 2021 Transferring the Family Farm clinic, Clare O’Keeffe from Succession Ireland spoke about how using a mediator can help farming families put together a successful succession plan in place. Emma Fogarty, Teagasc Solicitor spoke of the importance of writing a will and the role of executors.
Clare O’Keeffe will deliver a short presentation on Difficult Succession Conversations and the dreaded Ds.
Teagasc Transferring the Family Farm Online Seminars on 6th & 13th October 2021 at 7.30pm.
It’s free and well worth attending without leaving the privacy of your own home. Places are still limited so booking is essential.
Money Mentor Margaret Nolan suggests mediation could be an option to solve family farm disputes.
Margaret Nolan spoke with an accredited mediator at Succession Ireland, Claire O’Keefe. Claire said that in order to start any good communication regarding farm succession “open conversations are key” and that “assumptions and expectations need to be outlined”.
Clare O’Keeffe is a farmer, mediator and tutor, and she spoke to Ryan Tubridy on RTE Radio 1 about the difficulties and challenges that can arise in the area of farm succession.
A thesis submitted to UCD in partial fulfilment for the degree of Masters in Agricultural Science Extension and Innovation.
An assessment of the role of Teagasc Advisors with farm families through Succession and Inheritance planning.
