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As a CPA, the client’s most trusted advisor,
Laurie can work closely with attorneys, investment advisors, and insurance agents to meet the client’s
goals. These services fall into the following categories:
Direct
Financial Services
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Account for notes receivable (principal and interest)
* Ensure
expected revenues are received
* Receive
and coordinate check deposits
* Create
amortization and receivable schedules
* Work
with investment professionals and financial planners regarding goals,
investments, and insurance needs
* Personal
coordinator with regards to the activities of financial advisors, attorneys
and other Certified Public Accountants
* Personal
agent who attends meetings on client’s behalf
Direct Tax-Related Services
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Participate in income, estate, and gift tax planning
* Gather
data for income and gift tax return preparation
* Liaison
with tax preparer in meeting tax deadlines
* Provide
guidance in record-keeping requirements
* Coordinate
tax return preparation for caregivers and household help
Financial Assurance Services
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Review and report on financial transactions
* Provide
information to responsible parties
* Review
reports from fiduciaries
* Review
investments and trust activity for reasonableness
* Review
third party calculations for accuracy
Estate Planning Services
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Work with attorneys to create an estate plan
* Review
legal documents for accuracy of data
* Comply
with estate plan as directed by attorney
* Coordinate
payments related to estate plan
* Arrange
for meetings (time, place, agenda, and attendees )
* Interact
with attorney to address client questions
* Communicate
results of meetings and decisions
Estate Administration Services
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Central point person to work with surviving family members,
attorneys, executors, and other professionals
* Gather
financial and non-financial information
* Work
with other Certified Public Accountant in preparing final income tax return,
estate tax returns, etc.
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