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: July 8, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Tax attorney Austin Alderman has published “A Win for Florida Businesses & Property Owners: Florida Ends Sales Tax on Commercial Leases.” The article addresses details signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 30, 2025, via House Bill 7031. Per the author, the law marks a “significant shift…
Read MorePublished: July 8, 2025 On June 30, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7031 into law, marking a significant shift in Florida’s tax policy by repealing the state sales tax on commercial real estate leases, effective October 1, 2025. Under current law, Florida imposes a 2% state sales tax, along with any applicable local…
Read MorePublished: July 1, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Marc Chapman has been selected by Florida Trend magazine as a Legal Elite Notable Managing Partner list. The list, which will be published in the July 2025 edition, recognizes managing partners who are mentors, promote positive workplace practices, and show leadership in professional organizations and civic/community service initiatives. Per…
Read MorePublished: June 30, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Estate Planning attorney Lauren Detzel addressed “Avoiding the Collapse of Gift Plans and Steering Clear of Estate Inclusion” during the American College of Trust and Estate Council Summer Meeting held in Montreal, Canada. The discussion reviewed key elements of estate planning law including: reciprocal trust and step-transaction doctrine, impermissible…
Read MorePublished: June 27, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is proud to announce 18 attorneys, representing a cross-section of the firm’s Practice Areas and Industry Groups, have been selected to the 2025 Super Lawyers List. Part of Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys nationwide, across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes, using a…
Read MorePublished: June 24, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Estate Planning attorney Tom Colpitts has relocated to the firm’s Naples Office where his practice will continue to focus on all aspects of personal estate planning. “We are pleased to welcome Tom to our growing Naples office,” shares Jaqueline Johnson, Naples Office Managing Shareholder and Estate Planning attorney. “Tom’s…
Read More(Orlando, FL) Tax attorney Austin Alderman will present “Legal Policy, Agritourism & My Family’s Farm: An Attorney’s Take” at the 2025 Florida Agritourism Association’s (FATA) conference and farm tour. Scheduled for July 20 – 22, the conference will welcome Florida public officials, landowners, and investors to learn more about the growing agribusiness industry. As an…
Read More(Orlando, FL) Following in-depth review of law firms and attorneys across the United States, Chambers USA continues to rank Dean Mead’s Tax Practice with high rankings. Recognized as the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider, Chambers USA has highlighted top lawyers and law firms across the United States for over two decades. Firms and…
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