Amendment 3 is one of three proposed constitutional amendments Florida voters will consider this November and concerns Florida’s long-standing homestead property-tax exemption. The property-tax exemption is enshrined in the Florida Constitution, and the proposed changes raise important questions for current Florida homeowners, prospective residents, and those considering their property ownership…
When creating a trust in Florida, you may want to protect your privacy and control when and how a beneficiary learns about the trust you created. This can be especially important when a family has young beneficiaries or complicated relationships. If you release information too soon, it could create unintended…
When people think about estate planning, they usually focus on who will receive their assets at death. An equally important question that often gets overlooked is: If estate tax is owed, who actually bears the estate tax? This issue is known as “estate tax apportionment.” A helpful way to think…
Comiter Singer is pleased to announce that 12 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Florida Super Lawyers, including the publication’s distinguished Rising Stars list. In addition, Partner Keith B. Braun was again named to the Florida Super Lawyers Top 100 list. This year’s…
Comiter Singer Partners Mark R. Brown and Christopher C. Weeg were recently featured in the Spring 2026 edition of the Florida Bar Tax Section Bulletin for their article, “Estate Planning and Tax Updates: 2026 Trends and Heckerling Insights.” The article highlights key developments discussed at the 2026 Heckerling Institute on…