The Issue New York City has a new tax aimed squarely at high-value second homes. New York’s new Pied-à-Terre Tax (“PAT Tax”) is imposed on residential real property owners in New York City who use such property as a secondary residence or an investment.[1] It reaches one-to-three-family homes, residential condominium…
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…
New York City has a new tax aimed squarely at high-value second homes. New York’s new Pied-à-Terre Tax (“PAT Tax”) is imposed on residential real property owners in New York City who use such property as a secondary residence or an investment.[1] New York’s 2026–2027 state budget bill, enacted on…
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…
As we move into summer, Antonio Romano, Partner and Co-Chair of Comiter Singer’s Probate Administration Department, shares several recent Florida trust and estate developments worth noting for fiduciaries, institutions, and individuals involved in estate administration. His practice focuses on complex trust, estate, and fiduciary litigation and administration throughout Florida, including matters involving corporate fiduciaries, trustees, personal…
