Charles R. Frazier
Tax Attorney & Estate Planning Law Specialist
- Biography
Mr. Frazier is a highly skilled attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Michigan, and Texas. At Frazier Law, a tax resolution and estate planning firm, we are dedicated to providing effective representation and counsel. We aim to simplify the complex rules surrounding death and taxes, eliminating fear, anxiety, and confusion. We help clients understand their estate planning or tax concerns and guide them to solutions and peace of mind.
We empower clients with knowledge and clarity, relieving tax debt without exploiting their fears. Our commitment to honesty and professionalism ensures we deliver on our promises with clear communication, providing peace of mind.
Mr. Frazier is a husband, father of four, and U.S. Army veteran who served his country proudly before being honorably discharged. As a former Army Ranger, he understands the dedication to getting a job done right. Mr. Frazier prioritizes his clients’ needs and is committed to helping them find solutions.
With experience as a former IRS Revenue Agent, Mr. Frazier offers an insider’s perspective on how the IRS approaches tax audits, using that knowledge to help clients avoid and resolve problems painlessly. He regularly handles tax collection matters, relieving clients of tax debt burdens.
Mr. Frazier is also an experienced estate planning and probate administration attorney. He helps families find peace of mind by creating thoughtful plans to protect and preserve their assets while incapacitated and then pass their property to those they love at death. He understands the confusion bereaved family members face after losing a loved one and guides them through the complex maze of probate court to effectively and efficiently carry out their loved one’s wishes.
We have a dedicated team of professionals ready to handle your case with the utmost care and expertise. Our clients return and refer others because we provide exceptional service, manage expectations, and deliver consistent results.
- Practice Areas
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Estate Planning
- Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Low Cost Consultations.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
- ID Number: P86862
- Since 2023
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Principal Attorney
- Frazier Law
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Current
- Lecturer
- University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies
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2024 –
Current
- I help students learn Federal Tax II, an online tax course for post-baccalaureate students. It analyzes federal income tax law and its application to corporations, shareholders, partnerships, partners, estates, and gift transactions.
- Managing Attorney
- Law Offices of Charles R Frazier
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2009 –
Current
- We exist to eliminate anxiety, fear, and confusion in the world, one client at a time. We first help our clients understand their tax or estate planning concerns, then we guide them to solutions. We help business owners and entrepreneurs avoid or resolve I.R.S. or Tennessee Dept. of Revenue tax problems. We also help families find peace of mind by creating thoughtful plans to protect and preserve their assets while disabled or incapacitated and then pass their real and personal property to those they love at death.
- Internal Revenue Agent
- Internal Revenue Service
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2008 –
2009
- Review tax returns during audits to ensure compliance with the Internal Revenue Code. Interview taxpayers to collect information about their personal or business activities. Conduct research on the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, Revenue Rulings, Revenue Procedures, and Internal Revenue Manual. Prepare administrative files such as letters, revenue agent reports, and information document requests to support the IRS position on a taxpayer’s compliance or non-compliance. Engage in negotiations with taxpayers or their representatives to settle any issues that arise during the examination process.
- Student Attorney
- University of Tennessee College of Law
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2006 –
2008
- Gained valuable experience in client interviewing and counseling, document drafting, business planning, and the in and outs of a business practice at several firms as an associate or law clerk. Collaborated with firm partners and associates to provide legal representation for firm clients with various matters at Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel and Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & Carpenter. Teamed up with firm partners to provide taxation, estate planning, and business planning for firm clientele at Holbrook, Peterson & Smith. Assisted with advising non-profit corporations, including religious organizations, on how to set up their organizational structures, including corporate charter, creating bylaws, state registration, 501(c)(3) compliance, grant writing, and general non-profit business and financial management at DA Carter & Associates.
- Senior Account Agent
- Brikim & Associates
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1998 –
1999
- Agent appointed as a life and health producer for Armed Forces Benefit Assoc. and First National Life Ins. Co. Prospected and added over 100 term and universal life policyholders existing book of business. Consistently achieved sales objectives. Trained agents and earned overrides for new agent sales.
- Supply Specialist
- United States Army/ B Co. 3rd Bn. 75th Rgr Regt. – Ft. Benning, Georgia
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1993 –
1995
- Education
- University of Alabama School of Law
- LL.M. (2021) | Taxation
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2019
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2021 -
- Florida Atlantic University
- MTax (2019) | Taxation
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2016
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2019 -
- University of Tennessee College of Law
- J.D. (2008) | Transactional Law
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2005
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2008 - Senior Commentary Editor of Transactions: Tennessee Journal of Business Law
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- Austin Peay State University
- B.B.A. (2005) | Business Administration; Accounting & Finance
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2000
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2005 -
- Awards
- Graduate of Class of
- Leadership Middle Tennessee
- 2024
- Leadership Middle Tennessee helps leaders and their organizations to become more effective by helping them broaden their perspective and impact in the region. The program takes established leaders from diverse backgrounds on an inclusive journey through Middle Tennessee to uncover what makes this area so incredible and how leaders can use their strengths to make it even better for all.
- Excellent Rating
- Avvo
- 2023
- 5.0/5.0 Client Reviewed
- Avvo
- 2023
- Graduate of Class of
- Leadership Rutherford
- 2023
- Program is designed to sustain and supplement the high quality of local leadership. Program participants are connected to the many facets of living and working in Rutherford County such as arts and culture, local government, non-profits and businesses that are making a difference in the community.
- A+
- Better Business Bureau
- 2022
- Accredited Since: 3/29/2022
- Class of 2020
- TBA Leadership Law
- 2021
- Member of the Class of 2020 for the Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law program to identify and train leaders in the legal field.
- Pro Bono Hero
- Tennessee Bar Association
- 2019
- Professional Associations
- Michigan Chamber of Commerce
- Member
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2023 –
Current -
- Michigan State Bar
- Member
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2023 –
Current -
- State Bar of Texas
- Member
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2023 –
Current -
- Napier Looby Bar Association
- Member
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2022 –
Current -
- American Bar Association
- Member
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2020 –
Current -
- Estate Planning Council of Middle Tennessee
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association
- Member
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2013 –
Current -
- Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
- Member
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2012 –
Current -
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Estate Planning and Probate Section Chair; Estate Planning and Probate Section Middle TN Delegate; TBA HOD Sixteenth District Delegate; Member
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2011 –
Current -
- U.S. Army Veteran
- Member
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1995 –
Current -
- Publications
- The Board’s Failure to Take Action . . . May Result in a Derivative Action Against Board Members . . .
- Transactions: Tennessee Journal of Business Law: 8 Transactions: Tenn. J. Bus. L. 445, 453-56 (2007)
- Websites & Blogs
- Board-Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist
- National Association of Estate Planning Councils
- 2021
- Accredited Estate Planner
- National Association of Estate Planning Councils
- 2021
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