Probate in Palm Beach County can vary based on the circumstances, but generally, formal administration can take 12 to 15 months to complete. Summary administration can take less than a month to complete. However, the probate process can take longer if disputes or other difficulties arise. When working with a…
In Florida, the hearsay rule does not bar the contents of, and most testimony about, a decedent’s will or trust. The Florida “hearsay rule does not bar the testimony of the plaintiffs regarding (1) the fact that the decedent had executed a will and (2) the contents of the will.”…
Andrew R. Comiter gave the Estate Planning Update to the South Palm Beach County Bar Association, on May 10, 2022.
Many people do not understand tax planning, and therefore simply ignore it. However, not all aspects of tax planning are complicated. Generally speaking, tax planning is the process of reducing the amount of taxes you pay each year. It naturally follows that the less you pay in taxes, the more…
On Tuesday, April 26th, Andrew R. Comiter spoke at the 34th Annual American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section’s National CLE Conference on “Estate Planning in an Era of Heightened Tax Enforcement.” Taxation of high-net-worth individuals and families has been a focus of many parties. One consistently…
