Frazier Law

05/29/2026

This week marks the unofficial start of summer, a season that brings families together! Cookouts, reunions, and long weekends are filled with laughter, storytelling, and memories. But it can also be the perfect setting to open a thoughtful conversation about the future. Talking about estate planning isn’t always easy, but doing it when everyone is present and relaxed can make all the difference. Attorney Charles R. Frazier is hosting a free webinar at 6 p.m. on June 11, that will provide lots of education about estate planning. This event can help you gain the knowledge you need to have an informed conversation with your loved ones, and potentially, help you put plans in place for your family’s future. Register today at https://mailchi.mp/8df9ce802404/m8127cdric

05/22/2026

Many attorneys who practice estate planning on a high level also have a good understanding of tax law. Frazier Law has expertise in both subjects, and our principal attorney has multiple credentials in both fields. He also has extensive practical experience ranging from being a former IRS agent to being one of very few estate planning law specialists in Tennessee.

Our team is perfectly positioned to help our clients navigate some of the complex matters that may arise in both subjects – for example, gift tax versus inheritance tax – and how to best apply the relevant laws to their specific situations.

We’re honored to serve clients nationwide for tax matters, and we assist clients in Michigan, Tennessee and Texas with estate planning matters.

🔹 Two Experts, One PlaceTax law meets accounting expertise—all under one roof. At Frazier Law, Charles Frazier and Rick Miller bring legal and CPA insight t...

05/08/2026

Friday Fact or Fiction – These two “fact or fiction” statements address the inconveniences of going through the legal proceedings of probate administration versus some advantages of creating a trust.

The personal loss of a loved one is very difficult. It is made even worse when family members who are left behind are required to settle their loved one’s estate in open court.

Frazier Law assists its clients to employ legal strategies that help them avoid a lengthy, expensive, public and time-consuming probate process by proactively establishing estate plans.

04/25/2026

Every year, individuals and business owners receive an IRS notice and immediately assume the situation is more serious than it actually is. The reality is that many IRS tax balances – particularly smaller ones – can be resolved calmly and methodically once the situation is properly evaluated. Tax problems become more manageable when addressed early and thoughtfully. However, delaying may eliminate some options. This blog from the Frazier team explains various topics about dealing with a balance with the IRS, including: addressing the issue in a timely manner, communicating with IRS, and understanding collection thresholds. https://www.crfrazierlaw.com/blog/when-an-irs-balance-is-more-manageable-than-you-think/

04/18/2026

Did you know that everyone already has a will? The question is whether it’s a personalized will that you planned for, or is it the State’s default will. When a person dies without a valid estate plan, the State of Tennessee or the State of Michigan does not leave property in limbo. Each state applies its own intestacy statute – a legislatively written default plan that determines who inherits what, and in what proportions. In that sense, every resident already has a backup plan on the books. The difficulty is that the legislature’s plan was designed to be administrable, not personal. This blog from the team at Frazier Law goes into detail about what to do if you want to “opt out” of the State’s default estate plan for you. https://www.frazier.law/blog/everyone-already-has-a-will/

04/11/2026

Knowledge is power! And, it was a pleasure for our Principal Attorney Charles R. Frazier today to present “Legacy Planning to Secure Generational Wealth” to fellow attorneys and other professionals. Thanks to Napier-Looby Bar Association – in partnership with NAREB Nashville – for the opportunity to participate in their Wellness Retreat designed to create intentional space for its members to rest, restore, and realign. We hope the valuable information shared today will contribute to the goal of creating financial wellness, freedom and longevity.

04/03/2026

The tax filing and payment deadline is less than two weeks away. Are you ready?

Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. It's important to pay tax liabilities on time to avoid costly penalties and other complications. This video from Frazier Law explains how we help our clients who may find themselves in a difficult position with the IRS or state tax authorities because of unpaid tax liabilities.

03/25/2026

Our Principal Attorney Charles Frazier will be presenting estate planning principles this Saturday, March 28, at First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN. The event is open to the public and will be from 10 am to 11:30 am, at 738 E. Castle St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130.

Mr. Frazier will present essential strategies for topics such as wills, trusts, probate, tax considerations, and transferring wealth to future generations. To register for the event, visit https://subsplash.com/+xwbn/lb/ev/+vydb6pz/register, and take a step towards the peace of mind that comes from planning and protecting your assets during life and after death.

If you are unable to attend the session this weekend, you can still benefit from the information that will be shared. Reach out to our Middle Tennessee office to get more details about how to receive estate planning basics from our team. https://www.frazier.law/

03/20/2026

Your financial life should tell a single, coherent story. Tax returns, loan applications, internal ledgers, and private agreements should align with one another. When they do, financial complexity becomes manageable rather than risky. Follow this link from the Frazier team to read about how successful professionals and business owners can take practical steps to prevent unfavorable tax situations. https://www.crfrazierlaw.com/blog/quiet-lessons-from-a-high-profile-tax-case/