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…
Published: May 9, 2024 (Orlando, FL) In her article “Game-Changing Updates for Workers: Non-competes & Exempt Employee Compensation”, attorney Nicky Mooney reviews recent initiatives predicted to reshape the landscape of employment. The first half of the article addresses the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) announcement a Final Rule which will prohibit most employers from entering into…
Read MorePublished: May 7, 2024 The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, recently proposed a rule aimed at enhancing the transparency in residential real estate transactions and transfers. The intent is to curb money laundering and fraud in the real estate sector through similar requirements to those imposed…
Read MorePublished: May 7, 2024 Orlando, FL) In his article “FinCEN’s Proposed Rulemaking Impact on Resident Real Estate” attorney Austin Alderman reviews Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)’s proposed rule. With the continued goal of enhancing transparency in residential real estate, the rule would require the collection and disclosure of beneficial ownership involved in the transaction. Alderman…
Read MorePublished: May 1, 2024 Authored by Dean Mead estate planning attorney Joseph Percopo, following is an excerpt of the article “Florida Irrevocable Grantor Homestead Trust: Having Your Cake and Eating It Too – Second Course,” published in the May/June edition (Vol. 98, No. 3) of The Florida Bar Journal. To read the article in its…
Read MorePublished: May 1, 2024 Orlando, FL) In part two of his article series “Florida Irrevocable Grantor Homestead Trust: Having Your Cake and Eating It Too – Second Course”, Dean Mead attorney Joseph Percopo serves up additional details to consider when contemplating a Florida irrevocable grantor homestead trust (“FIGHT”). Percopo writes, “The FIGHT is a unique…
Read MorePublished: May 1, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Kaitlyn Chomin has joined Dean Mead in the firm’s Business Litigation Department. She will be assisting with matters involving disputes across every business sector, from construction defect litigation to partnership disputes. “Kaitlyn joins Dean Mead with an excellent background in fast-paced civil litigation and defending claims,” shared David Hathaway,…
Read MorePublished: April 29, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Members of the Walton County Bar Association welcomed Dean Mead attorney Joseph Percopo to present “Considerations for Using a Homestead Trust.” Addressing Florida’s unique set of homestead laws, Joe introduced how a FIGHT – Florida Irrevocable Grantor Homestead Trust – retains homestead benefits while simultaneously avoiding homestead burdens. “Among…
Read MorePublished: March 19, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Florida Trend has recognized attorney Nichole Mooney in its list of “Legal Elite Notable Women Leaders in Law.” Highlighted for her position on the firm’s board and taking a lead role in strategic planning, Nicky is a shareholder and employment law attorney with Dean Mead’s Litigation Department where she…
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