Business Planning
You Built It. Now Protect It.
Forming an LLC isn't just paperwork — it's the foundation everything else sits on.
Most People Form an LLC Wrong
They Google it. They use a $49 online service. They get the certificate — and think they're done.
But here's what they miss: formation is just the beginning. Without an operating agreement, you don't actually have a real LLC — you have a piece of paper. Without the right structure, your personal assets are still at risk. Without post-formation guidance, most new business owners are one lawsuit away from losing everything they built.
At 5 West Legal, we don't just file your paperwork. We make sure your business is actually protected.
What's Included in Your Business Formation Package
Articles of Organization
Your LLC officially formed and filed with the state.
Operating Agreement
The rulebook for your business — how decisions get made, how profits are split, what happens if someone leaves.
EIN Obtainment
Your federal tax ID number — required for banking, hiring, and taxes.
Registered Agent Setup
Never miss a legal notice. We make sure you stay compliant.
Banking Resolution
The document your bank needs to open your business account.
Post-Formation Guidance
What to do after the paperwork is done — because formation is step one, not the finish line.
Your Business Is Part of Your Legacy Too
Most people don't think about their business and their estate plan in the same breath. But they should.
What happens to your LLC if something happens to you? Who inherits your ownership interest? Who has the authority to keep things running? These are questions your operating agreement and estate plan need to answer together.
At 5 West Legal, we look at the full picture — because your business and your legacy are connected.
Three Things That Make an LLC Useless
1. No operating agreement. Without one a court can ignore your LLC entirely and come after your personal assets.
2. Mixing personal and business finances. The moment you use your business account like a personal one your liability protection disappears.
3. Never maintaining the LLC. Annual reports, registered agent updates, and proper records aren't optional — they're what keep your protection intact.