Ask a solicitor: It's really time I transferred the farm - what do I need to know?

Transferring a farm can take anything from weeks to months... but rushing it is not advisable warns rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

Transferring a farm can take anything from weeks to months... but rushing it is not advisable warns rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

Dear Karen, 

I have been putting off transferring the farm to my son for a long time. I know it is old-fashioned, but I like being in control of the farm and although myself and my son have a very good relationship, and he is a great worker and very dedicated to the farm.  I know I must put my feelings aside and transfer the farm to him as he is due to turn 35 in the next few months.