Ask a solicitor: Making a will where there is no clear successor

Avoiding decisions regarding wills and estates can create problems, writes rural solicitor Deirdre Rafferty

Careful planning now can help preserve both family harmony and the long-term value of your estate. Picture: iStock

Dear Deirdre,

My spouse and I own a small holding that has been in the family for many years. While it was traditionally farmed, it is now mostly let out and is not actively managed by us.