Family-Owned Business Services in Washington DC

There’s a unique set of challenges that comes with running a family business. At DeBlanc, Murphy & Murphy, we know how to navigate them. Serving the greater Washington, DC area.

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A family business can be very different from other businesses. Its purpose, goals, and operations are unique to the family. And a family business will face unique challenges that traditional businesses do not. Planning for these challenges can ensure the long-term sustainability of both the business and the family.

Some family businesses and families become so intertwined that they require the formation of a family office. A family office provides formalized support services to the business and family members. A family office has three main functions:

  • To formally manage the family’s wealth that lies outside the operating business (including developing an investment strategy, investment reporting, and cash management)
  • To provide formalized support services to family members, including tax preparation, financial, estate and insurance planning, accounting and bill pay, advising on and administering philanthropic endeavors, managing outside service providers, and managing non-portfolio assets such as real estate, boats, planes, and cars
  • To establish and maintain governance structures and processes that ensure both the business and family continue to thrive for generations to come

At DeBlanc, Murphy, and Murphy, we can help you:

  • Set up, build out, and manage your family office
  • Provide accounting, planning, and reporting
  • Develop intentionally structured governance that enables you to make great decisions for both your business and your family
  • Develop an Owner Strategy Statement so you can define your success for the business and the family
  • Draft a Family Business Communication Plan that enables the flow of communication between the business and the family
  • Develop a Family Employment Policy that enables family members to participate in the business while maintaining family boundaries
  • Build and manage an investment portfolio to create a legacy that lasts for generations
  • Structure the purchase and management of the family’s non-portfolio assets
  • Prepare and manage your succession and estate plan
  • Provide support services to family members, including accounting, bill pay, tax preparation, educating family members on business and financial matters, assisting with family meetings, and more

Wealth management services are offered through DeBlanc Wealth Management, LLC., a Registered Investment Advisor, and sister-company of DeBlanc, Murphy, and Murphy, LLC.

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I have used DM&M since 2009 to complete personal, business, and family trust tax returns. Senior Accountant Tim Myett [...] has expertly completed my returns and provided excellent tax advice. I have been very pleased with the professionalism of Tim and DM&M and highly recommend them.
George C.
Great app they use for filing the taxes its nice that everything that was documented year prior is there, things i would suggest to add would be a part of the app that you can pay your dues through and then maybe get an update when they have completed and filed with the irs so that your aware of the status of completion overall great buisness Mr. Deblanc is very professional and dedicated as well as being a decorated motivated US Marine he will accomplish his mission for you and that is quality service highly recommend this Buisness for your taxes top notch thanks again.
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Chris is the only CPA who responded to my inquiry within 24 hours. Uploading documents into the portal was a breeze, and our tax return was completed within two weeks. I’ll never go back to doing our taxes with other online DIY programs - you get what you pay for!
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Who We Are

DeBlanc, Murphy & Murphy is a full-service accounting firm capable of providing clients with a wide range of financial services, including:

  • Tax planning and preparation
  • Private company and government audit & attestation services
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Business consulting
  • Personal financial planning
  • Wealth management
  • IRS representation
  • Litigation support
  • Fraud prevention & detection
  • Expert witness services
  • Cryptocurrency consulting
  • Family office services

The firm was founded in 1978 with one goal in mind—to create value for clients so they can achieve their goals and objective. We’ve kept that same intention for decades and serve a wide range of clients (big and small) in diverse industries.

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