Estate and Succession Planning
Dean Mead’s Estate and Succession Planning Department is one of the largest and most respected groups of estate planning attorneys in Florida. We are frequently…
Dean Mead’s Estate and Succession Planning Department is one of the largest and most respected groups of estate planning attorneys in Florida. We are frequently…
Dean Mead’s Tax Department handles tax planning issues for businesses and individuals. The attorneys in our department have extensive experience in a full range of…
Jay Van Heyde, Esq., Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth, P.A., Orlando, FL, with editing assistance from: Laurence A. Goldberg, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, San Francisco, CA; Susan Lenczewski, Gray Plant Mooty, Minneapolis, MN; and Susan Peters Schaefer, McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP, Chicago, IL Case Law Developments – – K-M Industries Overview…
Read MoreThis question is primarily asked by those who purchased their home before 2005. There are three possible answers to the question: First, in 1995 the “Save Our Homes” amendment of the Florida Constitution set the maximum permitted increase in the assessed value of a home at the lesser of 3% a year or the rate…
Read MoreI. Introduction Trustees have numerous responsibilities in the administration of a trust. There are many situations where a trustee can trip up and unknowingly expose itself to liability. This outline will discuss common issues that arise in the administration of a trust and the proper way a trustee can address these problems while limiting its…
Read MoreBy Claudia F. Haines, Esq. Researched by Jonathan P. Stevens Florida’s Regulatory Regime: Under § 686.201 of the Florida Statutes, any person or business that manufactures, produces, imports or distributes a product or service and enters into a commission agreement with a sales representative to pay commissions as a percentage of dollar value of the…
Read MoreBy Claudia F. Haines, Esq. Researched by Jonathan P. Stevens Florida’s Regulatory Regime: The Florida legislature regulates the conduct of manufacturers and distributors in certain industries. These regulations are separate from the franchise regulations. Reference to applicable statutory provisions is essential to crafting a distribution agreement that will be governed by Florida law. For example,…
Read MoreI. Introduction As property values across the state of Florida, and indeed the nation, experienced significant appreciation during most of this decade, personal residences and vacation homes (“Personal Residences”) became a substantial component of the financial worth of many individuals. However, the downturn in the real estate market has materially depressed property values and thereby…
Read MoreFort Pierce, Fla., – Michael D. Minton, a shareholder with the law firm of Dean, Mead, Minton & Zwemer, was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010 in the field of Tax Law (Copyright 2008 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Minton is president of Dean Mead. He…
Read MoreEffective January 1, 2008, the “Red Flag Rules” (the “Rules”) delineates who must implement an Identity Theft Protection Program (a “Program”) and how. The Rules apply to financial institutions and creditors. Though a seemingly limited group, your business may fall within the scope of the Rules. The Rules require that certain businesses implement a Program…
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