Small Business Legal Services
Your business may be small, but these crucial pieces help your business stay protected:
- Services/Client/Customer Agreements
- Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for websites/mobile apps
- Employment Agreements
- Independent Contractor Agreements
- Commercial Leases
Entity Formation
Selecting the appropriate business structure is important. It can shield other assets from liability arising out of the business, and have an effect on tax liability, the owner’s personal liability, tax payments, and much more. Munoz Law can handle filings and registrations while your businesses continues its operations or you focus on setting up a new business start from the ground up.
Munoz Law can provide one or more of the following:
- Formation and Registration of an LLC, Corporation or Non-Profit Organization in Texas.
- Drafting an Operating Agreement, Bylaws, and Buy/Sell Agreements
- Obtaining Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Filing an Application for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
- Obtaining Texas Sales Tax Permit
Flat Fees For Entity Formation
| Non Profit Corporation Filing | LLC Filing | LLC Operating Agreement | Non Profit Corporation Bylaws | 501(c)(3) Application | |
| Texas | Texas | ||||
| Legal Fee* | $400 | $400 | $1,500** | $1,500** | $500 |
| Estimated Filing Fees & Costs*** | $30 | $325 | |||
| Estimated Total Cost | $430 | $725 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $500 |
| Non Profit Corporation Filing | |
| Texas | |
| Legal Fee* | $400 |
| Estimated Filing Fees & Costs*** | $30 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $430 |
| LLC Filing | |
| Texas | |
| Legal Fee* | $400 |
| Estimated Filing Fees & Costs*** | $325 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $725 |
| LLC Operating Agreement | |
| Legal Fee* | $1,500** |
| Estimated Filing Fees & Costs*** | |
| Estimated Total Cost | $1,500 |
| Non Profit Corporation Bylaws | |
| Legal Fee* | $1,500** |
| Estimated Filing Fees & Costs*** | |
| Estimated Total Cost | $1,500 |
| 501(c)(3) Application | |
| Legal Fee* | $500 |
| Estimated Filing Fees & Costs*** | |
| Estimated Total Cost | $500 |
* Legal Fees are subject to change on 30 days’ notice.
** Price includes a 60 minute consultation to gather necessary information, first draft of Operating Agreement/Bylaws, and 1 additional draft. Any additional consultations, or revisions after the second draft, will be billed at the current hourly rate.
*** All Filing Fees and Costs are charged to client at Munoz Law’s cost.
Entity Formation
When starting a new business or operating an existing small business, Munoz Law can provide the legal services and expertise needed to run the business properly.
Legal services include, but are not limited to:
- selecting and registering the proper entity
- setting up model contracts to sell products and services – this can include traditional written contracts, as online agreements and documents for use with DocuSign® Adobe ESign™ and other electronic signature services
- protecting trademarks and copyrights
- complying with applicable laws and regulations
- evaluating risks inherent in the business and risk management alternatives
- establishing appropriate employment practices
Costs
Legal fees will vary based on services selected. Out-of-pocket costs are additional.
General Counsel Services
Not every business needs a full-time general counsel. Yet, there are situations that may arise when a trusted legal advisor is required. Clients can purchase 2-5 hours of legal services per month at a discounted rate. Unused hours may be carried forward for up to 2 months.
Please contact Munoz Law to learn whether General Counsel Services may be a good fit for your business.
Business Start-Up Package
When starting a new business, or running a business that is finally becoming profitable, Munoz Law can provide the legal services and expertise needed to run the business properly. This can include
- selecting and registering the proper entity
- setting up model contracts to sell products and services – this can include traditional written contracts, as well as online and click-through agreements
- protecting trademarks and copyrights
- complying with applicable laws and regulations
- evaluating risks inherent in the business and risk management alternatives
- establishing appropriate employment practices
Cost: Legal fees will vary based on the services selected. Out-of-pocket costs are additional.
Will and Estate Plan Package – Simple Estate
Every person needs a properly drafted Last Will and Testament, as well as documents that allow others to help with business and medical matters when the need arises.
Why have a written Will?
- Your estate will be distributed according to your wishes. You can disinherit people who you do not wish to provide for in your Will.
- You select the people who will care for your minor children.
- Your beneficiaries can avoid a lengthy probate.
- You decide who will wind up your affairs.
- Your estate taxes may be lower.
- The cost of probate may be reduced, leaving more assets for your beneficiaries.
What if you die without a Will?
- Your estate will be distributed according to probate laws—your property may not go to the people you intended.
- The courts or others will determine who should care for your minor children.
- Probate of your estate will be more complex and will take longer.
- The courts will select the administrator of your estate.
- Your estate may pay taxes that could have been avoided.
- The costs of probate will be higher.
Additional estate planning documents.
Statutory Durable Power of Attorney
This allows the person you designate to handle your financial and legal affairs if you are unable to handle them.
Medical Power of Attorney
This allows the person you designate to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so.
HIPAA Release
This allows the person you designate to receive personal medical information about your medical condition.
Directive to Physicians (Living Will)
This advises your healthcare providers about your wishes for end-of-life care.
Costs for the Will and Estate Plan Package – Simple Estate.
| Individuals | Married Couple | |
| Legal Fee* | $450 + costs | $800 + costs |
*Legal Fees are subject to change on 30 days notice.
**All Filing Fees and Costs are charged to client at Munoz Law’s cost.