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Sandra Ighalo – Tax Attorney & Business Law Counsel | MCIS Law, PLLC

About Sandra Ighalo

Sandra Ighalo is the Managing Attorney of MCIS Law, PLLC, a nationwide business law and estate planning firm. A licensed tax attorney admitted to the United States Tax Court, she holds a JD from Cooley Law School and an LLM in Taxation from the University of Houston Law Center.

Sandra advises business owners, professionals, and high-income earners across three connected pillars: tax strategy, estate planning, and business law. Her tax strategies have helped clients reduce annual tax liabilities by 10–40%, while her estate and business work — wills, trusts, powers of attorney, entity formation, and commercial contracts — protects the wealth those strategies create.

With nearly a decade of practice, Sandra is known for turning complex tax, estate, and business questions into clear, actionable plans.

Digital Estate Planning: How Texans Should Protect Crypto, Online Accounts, and Digital Property

February 4, 2026 by Sandra Ighalo

Digital Estate Planning How Texans Should Protect Crypto, Online Accounts, and Digital Property

Running a business, building wealth, and managing daily life now all happen online. Cryptocurrency wallets, email accounts, cloud storage, financial apps, and digital businesses often hold significant financial and personal value. Yet many Texas ...

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Filed Under: Estate Plan

How To Protect Your Personal Assets From Business Lawsuits in Texas

December 23, 2025 by Sandra Ighalo

How To Protect Your Personal Assets From Business Lawsuits in Texas

Running a business always involves some level of financial risk. In Texas, a lawsuit can arise out of a contract dispute, an injury to a customer, an employee claim, or a vendor disagreement. When you are the defendant in a legal claim, one goal has ...

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Filed Under: Asset Protection

Passing Down the Family Business: Legal Steps for a Smooth Ownership Transition

November 25, 2025 by Sandra Ighalo

Passing Down the Family Business: Legal Steps for a Smooth Ownership Transition

Family businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, yet many struggle when it’s time to pass leadership to the next generation. Without careful planning, transitions can trigger ownership disputes, tax complications, or even the demise of the ...

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Filed Under: Business Law

Federal Estate Tax Changes 2025: What Texans Must Know

October 13, 2025 by Sandra Ighalo

Federal Estate Tax Changes 2025 What Texans Must Know

In July 2025, Congress enacted legislation that permanently increased the federal estate and gift tax exemption. For Texans, this change marks one of the most significant shifts in wealth transfer planning in decades. The exemption, once scheduled ...

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Filed Under: Estate Plan

Franchise Law Basics Every Business Owner Should Know

August 27, 2025 by Sandra Ighalo

Franchise Law Basics Every Business Owner Should Know

Franchising is a powerful way to expand or join a proven business model—but it carries significant legal responsibilities. It's not just a business arrangement, but a regulated relationship governed by disclosure rules and binding contracts. Whether ...

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Filed Under: Business Contracts

Protect Your Business With Smart Contract Clauses

July 31, 2025 by Sandra Ighalo

Protect Your Business With Smart Contract Clauses

Why Smart Contract Clauses Matter More Than Ever In today’s digital-first economy, businesses in Stafford and across Texas are leveraging smart contracts to streamline transactions, improve transparency, and reduce legal risks. But while the ...

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Filed Under: Business

Protecting Your Assets With a Trust—What You Need To Know

July 16, 2025 by Sandra Ighalo

Protecting Your Assets With a Trust

How a Trust Protects Your Property From Creditors | Making Certain You Have the Right Kind of Trust When you've worked hard to build your net worth, you want to take reasonable steps to ensure that those assets will be protected, particularly from ...

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Filed Under: Asset Protection

Subchapter S Corporations—What Are They and What Are the Benefits?

May 28, 2025 by Sandra Ighalo

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What Is Unique About a Subchapter S Corporation | Are There Restrictions on a Subchapter S Corporation? When you're starting a new business enterprise, one of the most important decisions you'll make will have to do with the legal form your business ...

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Filed Under: Business Formation

Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Business Form

April 22, 2025 by Sandra Ighalo

Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Business Form

Sole Proprietorships | Partnerships | Limited Liability Companies | Corporations Starting a new business enterprise is often complicated. You need to identify a focus, put together a business plan, secure financing, and put legal measures in place ...

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Filed Under: Business Formation

Setting Up a Single-Member Limited Liability Company in Texas

April 16, 2025 by Sandra Ighalo

Protecting Your Personal Assets When You're In Business for Yourself When you're running a business, one of the most important decisions you have to make involves your potential exposure to the liabilities of your enterprise. As a sole proprietor, ...

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Filed Under: Limited Liability Company

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