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…
Each year, the Florida Legislature updates state tax laws to conform or “piggyback” on changes in the federal tax code contained in new laws passed by Congress. In effect, we adopt a current version of the U.S. tax code each year. In a few instances, the state will “decouple,” or explicitly depart from the federal…
Read MoreOrlando, Fla. – Dean Mead was selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” which was recently released by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. The firm was recognized for multiple practice areas in the Orlando, Tallahassee and West Palm Beach Metropolitan Rankings. From the U.S. News &…
Read MoreIn the Fall 2021 edition of Florida Politics’ Influence Magazine, two Dean Mead Attorneys and three Governmental Relations Professionals were highlighted. In Briefings from the Rotunda on page 22, Jennifer Ungru is announced to be in charge of Dean Mead’s governmental relations and lobbying practice. Additionally, it covers that Dean Mead is expanding its practice…
Read MoreDean Mead real estate and land use law attorney, Lee Dobbins, was recently quoted in the article “$110 million King’s Landing project moves ahead; Fort Pierce residents grumble over height changes” in TCPalm written by Olivia McKelvey. The article discusses that the new site plan for the King’s Landing project in Ft. Pierce was approved by the Planning Board….
Read MoreOn October 22nd, Board Certified Construction Lawyer and Dean Mead Shareholder Tom Wert spoke on a distinguished panel concerning Best Practices at the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ annual Construction Industry Conference. Every year this event is a highlight for CPAs working in the construction industry. Mr. Wert discussed the legal ramifications of pinched…
Read MoreLast month we sent a Client Alert about the “Build Back Better Act” (the “Proposed Act”) which contains tax law changes that would negatively impact numerous estate planning initiatives. The Proposed Act includes a couple of proposals that would eliminate many of the benefits of irrevocable grantor trusts (i.e., an irrevocable trust where the grantor…
Read MoreDean Mead shareholder and past Firm President, Michael Minton, was recently featured in Florida Trend’s 2021 Florida 500 edition. The published product is a year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend resulting in a personal, engaging look at the state’s most influential business leaders across major industries. Mr. Minton has received recognition on…
Read MoreDean Mead real estate and land use law attorney, Lee Dobbins, was recently quoted in the article “Wavegarden surf park still riding a big wave of progress” in TCPalm written by Laurie K. Blandford. The article discusses the nation’s largest Wavegarden surf park coming to Fort Pierce and its continued development. Lee Dobbins is the…
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