Florida probate cases are different from most civil proceedings. In a civil lawsuit, there is usually one final judgment that ends the case. In Florida probate proceedings, however, there can be many separate rulings over months or years that impact the course of the probate and the rights of beneficiaries.…
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…
Comiter Singer is pleased to announce that Senior Counsel Emma W. Smith has been reappointed as Vice Chair of the Tax Litigation and Controversy Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law (RPTE), effective September 1, 2026. The Tax Litigation and Controversy Committee brings…
Comiter Singer has once again been recognized in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide, with the firm earning a Band 2 ranking in Private Wealth Law – Florida, advancing from Band 3 in the previous edition. The guide also recognizes two Comiter Singer attorneys for their work advising high…
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…
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