How to leave a Gift in your Will
When creating a Will, it’s often overlooked that you can leave a sum of money to a charity. Marino Lawyers can help arrange this.
What is an Attorney VS an Executor?
When it comes to Wills & Estates, learn about the difference between an Attorney and an Executor, and the responsibility each role has.
How often should you update your Will?
Having a current and valid Will is very important; you cannot control everything that happens in life, but you can ensure your matters are organised in the unfortunate event of your passing.
What is Probate and when can I distribute?
A Grant of Probate is a certificate from the Supreme Court of Queensland recognising that a particular Will is the last Will of the deceased, is legally valid and that the Executor/s are entitled to administer the Estate according to probate law.
How it works if you don’t have a Will or Enduring Power of Attorney
You may often see why you should have these documents in place however, there are many people that chose not to have them in place. The choice is up to the individual, but it is important to know your rights and how things will work either way.
Does divorce or marriage affect my Will?
Changes to your relationship status can have a significant effect on your will, especially getting married or divorced. It is important to be aware of how these events can impact your will and be prepared to update it to ensure your will reflects your current wishes.
Advance Health Directives (AHD): directions on your future health care treatments and wishes
An Advance Health Directive, also known as an AHD, should be considered in your succession planning and is becoming just as popular as the Will and Enduring Power of Attorney these days.
What happens to your superannuation when you die?
Superannuation may be a valuable portion of your assets, however it does not automatically form part of your estate. In other words, just because you have a Will in place, does not mean that you have given directions as to your superannuation when you die – unless your Will specifically includes clauses as to superannuation.
Steps to planning your will
Planning your Will can feel like a daunting and difficult task and often gets pushed back into the ‘too hard basket’.
Deciding what will happen in the event of your death may not be something you want to think about, but it is important to consider and prepare a valid will.
Am I in a De Facto Relationship and will it affect my Will?
A De Facto relationship is essentially a relationship between two people who are not married or related by family and the couple is living together on a ‘genuine domestic basis’.