Agriculture

For over 100 years, we have been advising and looking after the legal needs of farmers and landowners.

Our expert Agricultural Law Solicitors in Lincoln provide authoritative advice that makes sure your interests are protected.

Farming and owning land can come with all kinds of personal legal issues, including wills and probate, trusts, family matters, veterinary negligence and equine law. Our specialist lawyers have a wealth of experience in dealing with the issues that affect rural communities and families, including:

  • Advice on wills and inheritance planning
  • Succession and estate planning
  • Family law
  • Disputes
  • Regulatory issues
  • Equine law
  • Veterinary negligence


Why choose us?

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Trusted by clients and their families for over 100 years and, as the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Legal Panel representative for the NFU, look no further for all the legal assistance that you require.

We are winners of the inaugural NFU Legal Panel Excellence Award 2017.

"We are very proud Wilkin Chapman has been awarded the first Legal Panel Excellence Award - It shows the commitment and hard work they put into the relationship." - Gordon Corner, NFU East Midlands Regional Director.




FAQs

Family, Children & Divorce

In the event of a relationship breakdown our family law solicitors can help you with divorce, separation and child care issues. We can provide you with a variety of solutions for resolving your problems, including family mediation, collaborative law, divorce and a fixed fee divorce.

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Firearms Licensing

The law surrounding the ownership, use and licensing of firearms is complex. The Firearms Act 1968 and Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 provide the framework within which guns can be owned and used in England. Non compliance with the Act can result in minor offences, which carry fines of £400 and/or sentences of up to six months in prison, through to serious offences, which carry unlimited fines and sentences of up to 10 years in prison. Our team of experts can provide you with advice on all aspects of firearms licensing, including shotgun revocation.

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Personal Disputes

Sometimes disputes or litigation cannot be avoided, our team of solicitors provide a range of services aimed at resolving disputes, including: alternative dispute resolution, arbitrations and mediations.

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Probate

The administration of estates, involves dealing with your affairs after your death. The 'estate' is made up of your property and any other assets you may have when you die, and probate is the legal document which gives the executors the authority to deal with a person's assets after their death. Our probate specialists will handle the winding up of your estate with great sensitivity and are able to help your family and friends through what can be a very upsetting and confusing time.

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