Mark R. Brown
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Comiter Singer
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Tax; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1994
Education: Duke University School of Law
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561-626-2101
Comiter Singer
3825 PGA BoulevardSuite 701
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Visit website
A Partner at Comiter Singer, Mark R. Brown represents the people of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast through the firm’s office in Palm Beach Gardens in Florida. Concentrating his practice primarily on estate planning and probate administration, he assists his clients with the following matters:
- Wills and trusts
- Domicile planning
- Income planning
- Gift and generation-skipping tax
- Asset protection planning
Licensed to practice law by The Florida Bar since 1994, Mr. Brown is also board-certified by The Florida Bar - Board of Legal Specialization & Education in tax law and wills, trusts and estates and is well-known across the state for his exceptional skills and strategies while planning.
After graduating with high honors from the State University of New York at University of Albany and earning his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, Mr. Brown joined the Duke University School of Law for his law studies. He obtained his Juris Doctor from law school in 1993.
While planning your future and ensuring that your family and assets are well-protected and taken care of is one major aspect of estate planning, administrating the wills and executing the planned decisions properly is also crucial. Mr. Brown’s decades of experience working closely with numerous individuals and families helps him provide valuable insights and guidance to his clients, and they can have peace of mind knowing that they are in good hands.
Mr. Brown frequently imparts his knowledge and learnings to his colleagues and the public through presentations and seminars conducted by various councils and associations, such as the Palm Beach County Estate Planning Council, the Palm Beach Tax Institute and The Florida Bar Tax Section. His meritorious work has earned him recognition from his colleagues and is peer-reviewed through Martindale-Hubbell. He is a reputed member of several organizations and has previously served as the treasurer of The Florida Bar Tax Section and as president of The East Coast Estate Planning Council.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Tax: BusinessFocus areas
Probate & Estate Administration, Tax Law, Trusts, Wills
- 80% Estate Planning & Probate
- 20% Tax: Business
First Admitted: 1994, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.comitersinger.com/attorneys/mark-r-brown/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida Bar, 1994
- The Florida Bar, Past Director of Section Administration Division of the Tax Section
- The Florida Bar, Past Director of Education Division of the Tax Section
- Past President and Director of the Palm Beach Tax Institute
- Member of the Palm Beach Estate Planning Council, 2020
- Treasurer of the Tax Section of the Florida Bar, 2017
- Member of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
- President of the East Coast Estate Planning Council, 2019
- Co-Director of Long Range Planning of the Tax Section of the Florida Bar, 2019
- Chair Elect Designate of the Tax Section of the Florida Bar, 2020
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Licensed as a Florida Certified Public Accountant, 1996
- Board Certified in Tax Law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, 2000
- Board Certified as an Expert in Wills, Trusts & Estates by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, 2008
Pro bono / Community Service
- Business & Professionals Cabinet of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, 2020
Educational Background
- State University of New York at Albany, summa cum laude, 1990
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “2023 Estate Planning and Heckerling Update,” Tax Section of the Florida Bar (February 22, 2023)
- “Graegin Notes and Family Limited Partnerships,” Florida Bar Tax Section Bulletin (Feb. 2006)
- “Impact of New Florida Legislation on Estate Tax Planning,” Palm Beach Daily News, Palm Beach County Estate Planning Council’s 2023 Annual Estate Planning Supplement (January 8, 2023)
- “Estate Planning and Tax Updates,” 2020 Ullman Year in Review, Tax Section of the Florida Bar (July 3, 2020)
- “Highlights from Heckerling 2021,” Palm Beach Estate Planning Council (June 3, 2021)
- “Estate Planning and Tax Updates,”2021 Ullman Year in Review, Tax Section of the Florida Bar (July 2, 2021)
- “Estate Planning and Tax Update,” Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami 10th Annual Estate Planning Symposium (February 8, 2022)
- “Estate Planning with SLATs and Other Current Developments,” East Coast Estate Planning Council (April 7, 2022)
- “2023 Heckerling and Florida Update,” Palm Beach Estate Planning Council (February 21, 2023)
- “2023 Heckerling and Florida Update,” East Coast Estate Planning Council and Palm Beach Tax Institute (February 22, 2023)
Honors
- Recognition for Exceptional Pro Bono Service, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, 2017
Office location for Mark R. Brown
3825 PGA Boulevard
Suite 701
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: 561-626-2101
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026
Certificates and credentials
Wills, Trust and Estates