About the practice
A consortium of attorneys.
One point of contact.
Death and Taxes Law brings together specialized attorneys across estate planning, tax law, nonprofit governance, and corporate formation — so you always have the right expert in your corner.
The practice
Expert guidance, personal service
When I began my tax law practice, the questions my friends and family would present to me were largely related to estate planning and tax strategy. How could high earners with growing net worth protect their assets through simple mechanisms? What structures were most efficient in small business? Is there a simple plan for estate transition? Out of this, Death and Taxes Law was formed. We handle the two constants in life — with a focus on making both of them easier.
Death and Taxes Law is built around a simple idea: expert legal counsel should feel personal, not transactional. Our attorneys bring deep specialization to every matter, and every client works directly with the attorney handling their case.
By bringing together attorneys with complementary expertise, we can handle the full range of matters that touch your estate, your taxes, your organization, and your business — without sending you elsewhere. When your matters overlap, our attorneys work together so nothing falls through the cracks.
We also believe that access to skilled legal counsel should not depend on the size of your budget. Our fees are transparent and structured to be approachable — because the right time to get legal advice is before a problem becomes a crisis.
What guides this practice
Four principles. No exceptions.
Directness
You will always receive a straight answer. Our team focuses on realistic expectations.
Precision
Legal documents are only as good as their details. Every word is chosen with care.
Accessibility
Because this is a small practice, the attorney who takes your initial consultation is the same attorney who drafts your documents, represents you before the IRS, or advises your board.
Continuity
The attorney who takes your initial consultation is the attorney who handles your matter. You always know who to call.
Lead attorney
Tatum Hayes Perez
J.D., LL.M. in Taxation·Licensed in Washington
Tatum Hayes Perez is a tax and corporate attorney with deep expertise in federal tax law, IRS representation, nonprofit governance, and business structuring. She earned both her J.D. and her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she was recognized as a Tillman Scholar.
Her practice covers the full range of federal tax matters — tax planning, audit defense, IRS representation, and regulatory compliance for businesses of all sizes. She advises business owners, investors, and organizations on corporate formation, governance, and structuring strategies designed to minimize liability and optimize outcomes.
Beyond client work, Tatum serves as the Director of Operations and Finance for a nonprofit foundation and as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver. She brings that same institutional rigor to every client engagement — whether the matter involves a closely held business, a tax dispute, or a nonprofit in need of sound legal footing.
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