When it comes to estate planning, one of the biggest questions most people need to answer is whether they should create a will or a trust. Because this is a major decision, it is important to understand the differences between these two estate planning tools. That said, one is not…
Divorce is a life-changing event. After dealing with custody issues and the division of property, it’s easy to understand why so many people forget to update their estate plans. Unfortunately, many people do not realize that failing to update their plan can lead to results that you were trying to…
The Florida Bar Tax Section Nominating Committee has nominated Mark R. Brown of West Palm Beach to serve as the 2021-2022 chair-elect. Brown is senior counsel with Comiter Singer and concentrates in the areas of wills and trusts, domicile planning, probate administration, and estate tax and income planning. Brown, who…
If you have a will, you may already be aware that your estate may have to go through probate. However, many people do not understand what the probate process entails, which can later lead to frustration and disappointment. Understanding the basics of the probate process not only creates realistic expectations,…
The unyielding impact of the Coronavirus pandemic cannot be understated, especially considering the ever-increasing invocation of “force majeure” clauses in connection with contracts entered into before this disease took the world by storm. While there are no clear answers, we hope to guide you into asking questions that we are…