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Gold Coast Wills and Estate Lawyers.

Succession and estate planning involves more than simply making a will and our dedicated team of wills and estate lawyers Gold Coast can provide comprehensive advice to guide you through prudent planning to protect you against uncertainties.
These can include accident, illness and death and provide security for you and your family’s financial and health wellbeing.

Our Experience

1.25 Hours

Someone retains the services of Marino Law every 1.25 hours

150+ Years

Over 150 years combined experience

15+ Years

Achieving successful outcomes for clients for over 15 years

14,000+ Clients

Over 14,000 valued clients

Our Estate and Succession Planning Lawyers can assist with:

Advance Health Directive

An Advance Health Directive is a formal way of giving instructions for your future health care and comes into effect only if you are unable to make your own decisions. It allows you to express your wishes in a general or specific way as to the medical treatments and health care and medical advice should be sought as part of the process.

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Estate Administration

Administering an estate can be an overwhelming task involving complexity and considerations which often fall on an individual or individuals still in the process of grieving. Our professional and compassionate estate lawyers aim to assist executors with the smooth administration of the deceased estate quickly, painlessly and cost effectively.

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Probate

Probate is the formal proof of the validity of the last will of a deceased person and is granted by the Supreme Court. It provides the executor with the legal authority to carry out the intentions of the deceased as expressed in the will. To obtain a grant of probate, it is necessary to follow prescribed legal procedure which includes…

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Business Succession Planning

An integral component of good succession planning for business owners is the succession of their business (or interest in a business) either upon retirement or the happening of a critical event such as death, incapacitation or illness. If you own an interest in your business as a partner or shareholder, a buy/sell agreement…

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Letters of Administration

A grant of Letters of Administration may be necessary where the deceased died without a will (known as intestate) and provides the administrator with the legal authority to administer the estate and call in and sell and distribute the estate assets in accordance with the rules of intestacy.

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Testamentary Trusts

A testamentary trust is not that dissimilar to a family trust (set up during one’s lifetime) with the primary differences being that a testamentary trust is established by your will and comes into effect upon your death and there are different taxation rules that apply to testamentary trusts.

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Superannuation & Binding Death Nominations

Consideration should be given to your superannuation as part of your estate and succession plan and it is important that you understand where your superannuation will be paid on your death. Does superannuation pass under my will? Your superannuation is governed by the agreement that you entered into with the trustees…

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Challenging a Will & Estate Litigation

There may be a fair basis for challenging one’s will, particularly if you believe that you have been inadequately provided for or the will maker has been unduly influenced in signing his or her will or did not have testamentary capacity. Similarly, we work with executors or administrators in defending any claims against the estate or the validity of the will.

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Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a legal document which enables you to appoint another person as your attorney to make decisions or sign documents on your behalf. A General Power of Attorney gives someone (your ‘attorney’) the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf and is a convenient way to ensure that your affairs can be appropriate handled.

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Wills

A Will is a legal document which provides direction as to how you wish your assets (such as personal property, family home, bank accounts and insurance policies) to be distributed upon your death. Your estate is administered by an executor who will be responsible for your property and for payment of all outstanding debts and taxes…

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Award Winning Lawyers

Best Law Firm Finalist 2022 | Marino Law
Client Choice Awards Badge | Marino Law

Why Choose Us

Marino Law is a leading boutique law firm centrally located in Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast and regularly servicing clients in Brisbane, throughout Queensland and Australia.

Experienced

Multi-award winning, highly qualified and experienced team of legal professionals.

Specialised

Recognised as leaders in our specialised areas of practice of business and personal law.

Practical

Practical solutions, strategic legal advice and a track record of success.

Affordable

Access premium legal services at Marino Law’s cost effective rates.

Personal & Business

Marino Law can handle all of your personal and business law requirements.

Central

Easily accessed with easy parking, find Marino Law on the highway at Mermaid Beach.

Get in Touch

Contact us today on 07 5526 0157 to make an appointment with one of our Gold Coast Lawyers to discuss your Wills & Estate Planning legal matters.
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Frequently asked questions

What areas of law does Marino Law assist with?

Marino Law offers legal assistance in Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Divorce, De Facto & Family Law, Child Custody & Parenting Arrangements, Commercial & Business Law, Property Law & Real Estate Law, Corporate Law, Estate & Succession Planning, Personal & Corporate Insolvency, Intellectual Property and Migration Law.

Can you handle all of my personal and business legal matters?

Yes. Whether you’re after legal services and advice for business or personal matters, Marino Law will work with you to ensure the process is as seamless as possible.

How experienced are your lawyers?

With more than 100 years experience in all aspects of law, the team at Marino Law is made up of senior lawyers with a variety of experience in the various areas of business and personal law.

Where is Marino Law located?

We are located on the Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach. Free parking is available in the adjacent street.
07 5526 0157