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A retainer and fee agreement for an attorney
HOURLY RETAINER AND FEE AGREEMENT
$5.00
A retainer and fee agreement for an attorney
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| LIVING TRUSTS (Avoid Probate) |
Basic Single Person $495.00 Couple/Married $595.00 |
Comprehensive Single Person $595.00 Couple/Married $745.00 + recording fees |
Expedited Comprehensive Single Person $695.00 Couple/Married $845.00 + recording fees |
| Living Trust Includes: Your Trust Agreement, Certificate of Trust, Schedule of Assets, Schedule of Beneficiaries, Distribution of Assets, Appointment of Successor Trustee and Alternate Successor Trustee. |
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| Pour Over Will The Pour Over Will transfers to your trust any assets left out of it during your lifetime, either due to inadvertence or neglect. It acts as a “safety net” to catch assets which are not transferred to the trust, and it serves to avoid litigation by underscoring the validity of the trust and your desire to have your property distributed under its terms. |
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| Power of Attorney for Financial Matters A Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Matters is usually used to allow your agent/attorney-in-fact to handle all of your financial affairs when you are unable to handle them. If a power of attorney is durable, it remains valid and in effect even if you become incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself. If a power of attorney document does not explicitly say that the power is durable, it ends if you become incapacitated. |
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| Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions A Medical Power of Attorney is a legal instrument that allows you to select the person that you want to make healthcare decisions for you if and when you become unable to make them for yourself. The person you pick is representative for purposes of healthcare decision-making. |
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| Living Will A Living Will is a document that explains whether you want to be kept on life support if you become terminally ill. |
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| Quitclaim Deed Used to transfer your home into your Trust. |
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| Homestead This is to protect up to $550,000 of equity in your primary residence against creditors. |
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| Expedited Document Preparation We will prepare your documents and email them to you for your review and signature(s) within 3 business days. Standard processing is 5-7 business days. |
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| PROPERTY DEEDS Quitclaim Deed Grant, Bargain, and Sale Deed Deed Upon Death Warranty Deed |
Basic $169.00 + state fees |
Basic Plus+ $258.00 + state fees |
Expedited Service $358.00 + state fees |
| Title Research We research the title, legal description and parcel number of your deed with the county assessor/recorder. |
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| Deed Preparation We prepare your deed and any supplemental documents the county assessor/recorder may require. |
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| Recording Your Document(s) We record your deed with the county recorder. |
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| Declaration of Homestead Preparation (Nevada only) A homestead declaration protects a person’s home from being seized and sold in the event a money judgment is entered against him/her by a court. When you record a Declaration of Homestead, Nevada law protects the equity in your home up to $550,000 from general creditor claims (unpaid medical bills, bankruptcy, charge card debts, business/personal loans, accidents). |
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| Expedited Document Preparation We will prepare your documents and email them to you for your review and signature(s) within 1 business day. Standard processing is 3-5 business days. |
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| Expedited Recording with the County Recorder If the county recorder allows e-filing, we will electronically e-file your deed then email you a confirmation of the submission within 1 business day of receiving your signed documents. If the county recorder does not allow for e-filing, we will overnight your deed to the county recorder and email you confirmation of receipt. County recording time periods may vary. |
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| Preparation Services | Preparation | Court Fees and Runner Service |
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| Stepparent Adoption for a Minor(s) *Price is for one (1) child, any additional child(ren) is $150.00 per child. |
*$450.00 | $238.00/$75.00 | $763.00 |
| Adoption of an Adult | $450.00 | $238.00/$75.00 | $763.00 |
| Our services includes the preparation of all documents required by Family Court. You just pay the preparation service to start, then you can pay the balance upon filing in court. |
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| Type | Preparation | Court Filing Fee and Runner Service |
Publication Fee | Total |
| Name Change for a Minor | $499.00 | $350.00 | $125.00 | $974.00 |
| Name Change for an Adult | $425.00 | $350.00 | $125.00 | $900.00 |
| Name Change for a Family (surname) | $599.00 | $350.00 | $125.00 | $1074.00 |
| Our services includes the preparation of all documents required by Family Court. You just pay the preparation service to start, then you can pay the balance upon filing in court. |
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| Guardianship for a Minor(s) *Price is for one (1) child, any additional child(ren) is $150.00 per child. |
*$745.00 | $5.00/$75.00 | $825.00 |
| Guardianship for an Adult | $745.00 | $5.00/$75.00 | $825.00 |
| Our services includes the preparation of all documents required by Family Court. You just pay the preparation service to start, then you can pay the balance upon filing in court. There are reports required by court annually if there is an estate involved in the Guardianship. |
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| Preparation Services | Type | |
| Summons | Publication | |
| Child Custody, Paternity, Visitation, and Child Support | $1250.00 | $1450.00 |
| Our services includes the preparation of all documents required by Family Court. | ||
| Fees | Court Filing Fee/ Court Runner Fee |
Process Server Fee |
| Child Custody by Summons | $259.00/$75.00 | *$250.00 |
| Child Custody by Publication | $259.00/$75.00 | *$250.00 |
| *Process Service starts at $250.00 in the State of Nevada and $350.00 out of the State of Nevada. This cost can increase depending what information the process server obtains. If we have to attempt service on multiple addresses, the cost will increase. We keep you posted on each process service attempt. | ||
| Preparation Services | Type | |
| Summons | Publication | |
| No Minor Child(ren) – No Community Property/Debt | $425.00 | $725.00 |
| Our services includes the preparation of all documents required by Family Court. You just pay the preparation service to start, then you can pay the balance upon filing in court. |
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| Fees | Court Filing Fee/ Court Runner Fee |
Process Server Fee |
Publication Fee |
| Annulment by Summons | $269.00/$75.00 | *$250.00 | N/A |
| Annulment by Publication | $269.00/$75.00 | *$250.00 | $125.00 |
| *Process Service starts at $250.00 in the State of Nevada and $350.00 out of the State of Nevada. This cost can increase depending what information the process server obtains. If we have to attempt service on multiple addresses, the cost will increase. We keep you posted on each process service attempt. | |||
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| POWERS OF ATTORNEY Power of Attorney for Medical Decisions Power of Attorney for Financial Matters |
Basic $54.00 |
Comprehensive $147.00 |
Expedited Comprehensive $197.00 |
| Power of Attorney for Financial Matters A Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Matters is usually used to allow your agent/attorney-in-fact to handle all of your financial affairs when you are unable to handle them. If a power of attorney is durable, it remains valid and in effect even if you become incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself. If a power of attorney document does not explicitly say that the power is durable, it ends if you become incapacitated. |
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| Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions A Medical Power of Attorney is a legal instrument that allows you to select the person that you want to make healthcare decisions for you if and when you become unable to make them for yourself. The person you pick is representative for purposes of healthcare decision-making. |
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| Living Will A Living Will is a document that explains whether you want to be kept on life support if you become terminally ill. |
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| Expedited Document Preparation We will prepare your documents and email them to you for your review and signature(s) within 1 business day. Standard processing is 3-5 business days. |
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| LIENS Notice of Lien – Mechanic’s Lien Notice of Intent to Lien – Preliminary Notice Release of Lien |
Basic $134.00 + state fees |
Expedited Service $184.00 + state fees |
| Lien Preparation We prepare your lien/release. |
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| Recording Your Document(s) We record your document with the county recorder. |
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| Expedited Document Preparation We will prepare your documents and email them to you for your review and signature(s) within 1 business day. Standard processing is 3-5 business days. |
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| Expedited Recording with the County Recorder If the county recorder allows e-filing, we will electronically e-file your deed then email you a confirmation of the submission within 1 business day of receiving your signed documents. If the county recorder does not allow for e-filing, we will overnight your deed to the county recorder and email you confirmation of receipt. County recording time periods may vary. |
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| LAST WILL & TESTAMENT (Does Not Avoid Probate) |
Basic Single Person $89.00 Couple/Married $169.00 |
Comprehensive Single Person $225.00 Couple/Married $325.00 |
Expedited Comprehensive Single Person $275.00 Couple/Married $375.00 |
| Last Will & Testament When making a Will you need to consider who will be named as your personal representative or executor to administer your estate, who you will name as guardian and trustee of minor children if your spouse does not survive you and who will receive your property. The person appointed as executor or administrator is often your spouse (if married), but you should also name an alternate, in case your spouse predeceases you. The person you name should be a person you can trust and who will get along with the beneficiaries named in the Will. |
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| Power of Attorney for Financial Matters A Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Matters is usually used to allow your agent/attorney-in-fact to handle all of your financial affairs when you are unable to handle them. If a power of attorney is durable, it remains valid and in effect even if you become incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself. If a power of attorney document does not explicitly say that the power is durable, it ends if you become incapacitated. |
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| Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions A Medical Power of Attorney is a legal instrument that allows you to select the person that you want to make healthcare decisions for you if and when you become unable to make them for yourself. The person you pick is representative for purposes of healthcare decision-making. |
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| Living Will A Living Will is a document that explains whether you want to be kept on life support if you become terminally ill. |
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| Expedited Document Preparation We will prepare your documents and email them to you for your review and signature(s) within 1 business day. Standard processing is 3-5 business days. |
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| DECLARATION OF HOMESTEAD | Basic $134.00 + state fees |
Expedited Service $184.00 + state fees |
| Homestead Declaration A homestead declaration protects a person’s home from being seized and sold in the event a money judgment is entered against him/her by a court. When you record a Declaration of Homestead, Nevada law protects the equity in your home up to $550,000 from general creditor claims (unpaid medical bills, bankruptcy, charge card debts, business/personal loans, accidents). |
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| Recording Your Document(s) We record your document with the county recorder. |
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| Expedited Document Preparation We will prepare your documents and email them to you for your review and signature(s) within 1 business day. Standard processing is 3-5 business days. |
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| Expedited Recording with the County Recorder If the county recorder allows e-filing, we will electronically e-file your deed then email you a confirmation of the submission within 1 business day of receiving your signed documents. If the county recorder does not allow for e-filing, we will overnight your deed to the county recorder and email you confirmation of receipt. County recording time periods may vary. |
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| CERTIFICATE | Basic $134.00 + state fees |
Expedited Service $184.00 + state fees |
| Certificate of Incumbency A certificate of incumbency is filed with the recording office in the county where the estate is located, accompanied by a certified copy of the death certificate, for the successor trustee or remaining living trustee to assume sole control of the trust after an initial trustee dies. |
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| Recording Your Document(s) We record your document with the county recorder. |
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| Expedited Document Preparation We will prepare your documents and email them to you for your review and signature(s) within 1 business day. Standard processing is 3-5 business days. |
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| Expedited Recording with the County Recorder If the county recorder allows e-filing, we will electronically e-file your deed then email you a confirmation of the submission within 1 business day of receiving your signed documents. If the county recorder does not allow for e-filing, we will overnight your deed to the county recorder and email you confirmation of receipt. County recording time periods may vary. |
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| Affidavit Terminating Joint Tenancy Affidavit Terminating Community Property Death of Grantor Affidavit |
Basic $134.00 + state fees |
Expedited Service $184.00 + state fees |
| Affidavit Preparation We prepare your affidavit. |
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| Recording Your Document(s) We record your document with the county recorder. |
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| Expedited Document Preparation We will prepare your documents and email them to you for your review and signature(s) within 1 business day. Standard processing is 3-5 business days. |
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| Expedited Recording with the County Recorder If the county recorder allows e-filing, we will electronically e-file your deed then email you a confirmation of the submission within 1 business day of receiving your signed documents. If the county recorder does not allow for e-filing, we will overnight your deed to the county recorder and email you confirmation of receipt. County recording time periods may vary. |
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| Revocable Living Trusts Service Prices | |
| Single/Unmarried Person | $595.00 (plus recording fees) |
| Living Trust – Couple | $745.00 (plus recording fees) |
| Our Revocable Living Trust Package Includes: | |
| Certificate of Trust Agreement | This is a brief summary of your Declaration of Trust, designed to be copied and provided to financial institutions and other persons or entities which may need to verify the existence of your trust. |
| Trust Agreement | This is a revocable and amendable arrangement by which a person declares himself/herself trustee of his/her own assets and specifies how the trust assets are to be administered and distributed. One of the principal purposes of the Trust is to distribute the Trust property upon death without the expenses and delays associated with probate. |
| Schedule “A” | Is a general listing of your property and should include your savings/checking account numbers and location, as well as the amount of your insurance policies, name of insurance company, policy number and location. This gives your successor Trustee an invaluable reference as to where the trust assets are located in the event of your death or incapacity. |
| Schedule “B” | Is designed to list your beneficiaries. |
| Schedule “C” | Is to list the percentage each beneficiary will receive of the trust estate. |
| Schedule “D” | Is to formally appoint a successor trustee of your trust in the event you become incapacitated or upon your death. |
| Schedule “E” | Is to formally appoint an alternate successor trustee (optional). |
| Pour Over Will | A Pour Over Will is an integral part of the Revocable Living Trust and supersedes all previous wills. The Pour Over Will transfers to your trust any assets left out of it during your lifetime, either due to inadvertence or neglect. It acts as a “safety net” to catch assets which are not transferred to the trust, and it serves to avoid litigation by underscoring the validity of the trust and your desire to have your property distributed under its terms. |
| Financial Power of Attorney | This document authorizes the person(s) of your choice to make financial decisions on your behalf in the event you are unable to do so yourself. |
| Medical Power of Attorney | This document authorizes the person(s) of your choice to make health care decisions on your behalf in the event you are unable to do so yourself. |
| Nevada Living Will Declaration | This document expressly indicates your desire that you not be maintained on life-support equipment in the event it is determined by a Physician that death is imminent due to an incurable disease, illness or injury, and expresses your wish that you be permitted to die a natural death with dignity. |
| Quitclaim Deed | Used to transfer your home into your Trust. |
| Homestead | This is to protect up to $550,000 of equity in your primary residence against creditors. |
| Type of Trust | Single Person | Couple / Married | |
| Revocable Trust | Used to avoid the time and cost of probate. | $595.00 | $745.00 |
| Irrevocable Trust | Used for asset protection in which the trust terms cannot be modified, amended, or terminated without the permission of the beneficiary(ies). | $1500.00 | $1750.00 |
| Special Needs Trust | Used to provide funds for someone with a disability, while preserving their eligibility for any governmental benefits. | $395.00 | |
| Separate Property Trust | Used to help spouses protect their assets from each other’s creditors and unforseen circumstances. | $595.00 | |
| Preparation Services | Type | |
| Summons | Publication | |
| Termination of Parental Rights | $950.00 | $1250.00 |
Our services includes the preparation of all documents required by Family Court.
| Fees | Court Filing Fee and Court Runner Fee |
Process Server Fee |
Publication Fee |
| Termination of Parental Rights by Summons | $270.00/$75.00 | *$250.00 | N/A |
| Termination of Parental Rights by Publication | $270.00/$75.00 | *$250.00 | $125.00 |
| *Process Service starts at $250.00 in the State of Nevada and $350.00 out of the State of Nevada. This cost can increase depending what information the process server obtains. If we have to attempt service on multiple addresses, the cost will increase. We keep you posted on each process service attempt. | |||
DIVORCE
SEPARATE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
TERMINATION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP
| Preparation Services | Type of Divorce / Separate Maintenance | ||
| Joint Petition | Summons | Publication | |
| No Minor Child(ren) – No Community Property/Debt | $250.00 | $425.00 | $725.00 |
| No Minor Child(ren) – With Community Property/Debt | $425.00 | $525.00 | $825.00 |
| With Minor Child(ren) – No Community Property/Debt | $425.00 | $525.00 | $825.00 |
| With Minor Child(ren) – With Community Property/Debt | $525.00 | $625.00 | $925.00 |
Our services includes the preparation of all documents required by Family Court.
| Fees | Court Filing Fee/ Court Runner Fee |
Process Server Fee | Publication Fee |
| Joint Petition for Divorce | $299.00/$75.00 | ||
| Divorce by Summons | $299.00/$75.00 | *$250.00 | |
| Divorce by Publication | $299.00/$75.00 | *$250.00 | $125.00 |
| *Process Service starts at $250.00 in the State of Nevada and $350.00 out of the State of Nevada. This cost can increase depending what information the process server obtains. If we have to attempt service on multiple addresses, the cost will increase. We keep you posted on each process service attempt. | |||
Joint Petition for Divorce – Both parties agree to ALL of the terms of divorce.
Complaint for Divorce by Summons – Parties do not agree to ALL terms of the divorce and one party will be served divorce papers.
Complaint for Divorce by Publication – When one spouse is unable to locate the other spouse. You must have a last known address.
| Probate Preparation Services | Price | Court Filing Fee | Timeline |
| Set Aside Administration Estates Less Than $100,000 |
*$1,500 | $283.00 | approx. 3 months |
| Summary Administration Estates Between $100,000 and $300,000 |
*$3,800 | $283.00 | approx. 5-7 months |
| General Administration Estates Over $300,000 |
*$4,300 | $283.00 | approx. 7-9 months |
*Starting price depending on the complexity of the estate.
| Additional Services | Price |
| Probate Research | $125.00 hr. |
| Administrator Deed | $150.00 |
| Services | Bronze Service | Silver Service |
| Preparation and filing w/Secretary of State Articles of Incorporation | ✔ | ✔ |
| *Preparation and filing w/Secretary of State List of Officers/Directors | ✔ | ✔ |
| IRS – Employer Identification Number (EIN) | ✔ | ✔ |
| *Registered Agent Service | ✔ | ✔ |
| Standardized Do-It-Yourself Minutes and Bylaws | ✔ | |
| Leatherette Record Book with Case | ✔ | ✔ |
| Company Embossed Seal | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 printed Membership Certificates | ✔ | ✔ |
| We prepare your Customized Minutes and Bylaws | ✔ | |
| First Year Entity Tax Return | ✔ | |
| Preparation and filing 501(c)(3) (short form) with the IRS (filing fees included) | ✔ | |
| Includes all state fees Total | $599.00 | $1125.00 |
*Renewed Annually $165.00
Ask about our Expedite options
| Services | Bronze Service | Silver Service | Gold Service |
| Preparation and filing w/Secretary of State Articles of Incorporation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| *Preparation and filing w/Secretary of State List of Officers/Directors | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| *State Business License | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tax ID application (SS4)/S-Corp Election (2553) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| *Registered Agent Service | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| First Year Entity Tax Return | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Standardized Do-It-Yourself Minutes and Bylaws | ✔ | ||
| Leatherette Record Book with Case | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Company Embossed Seal | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 printed Stock Certificates | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| We prepare your Customized Minutes and Bylaws | ✔ | ||
| We prepare EXPANDED Customized Minutes and Bylaws. This level of documentation maximizes your corporation’s benefits with over 65 different resolutions. | ✔ | ||
| *Corporate Suite • Nevada physical corporate address for all your state/IRS documents. • Mail forwarding • Annual Meeting of the Directors and Shareholders This service is for those who want/need a level of privacy. |
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| Includes all state fees Total | $1024.00 | $1224.00 | $1824.00 |
*Renewed Annually $765.00
**Renewed Annually $1150.00
Ask about our Expedite options
| Services | Bronze Service | Silver Service | Gold Service |
| Preparation and filing w/Secretary of State Articles of Organization | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| *Preparation and filing w/Secretary of State List of Members/Managers | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| *State Business License | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tax ID application (SS4)/S-Corp Election (2553) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| *Registered Agent Service | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| First Year Entity Tax Return | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Standardized Do-It-Yourself Operating Agreement and Initial Meetings of the Members and Managers | ✔ | ||
| Leatherette Record Book with Case | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Company Embossed Seal | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 printed Membership Certificates | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| We prepare your Customized Operating Agreement, Initial Meeting of the Members and Managers | ✔ | ||
| We prepare EXPANDED Customized Operating Agreement and Initial Meetings of the Members and Managers. This level of corporate documentation maximizes your LLC benefits with over 65 different resolutions. | ✔ | ||
| **Corporate Suite • Nevada physical corporate address for all your state/IRS documents. • Mail forwarding. • Annual Meeting of Members/Managers. This service is for those who want/need a level of privacy. |
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| Includes all state fees Total | $724.00 | $924.00 | $1524.00 |
*Renewed Annually $465.00
**Renewed Annually $850.00
Ask about our Expedite options
To help lessen the impact of the separation for any minor child(ren), the District Court requires separating parents to attend a co-parenting seminar, sometimes called the “COPE” Class.
The parents do not have to go to the class together, but both parents must take the class at some point before the court case is finished and file a certificate of completion with the court. Usually, the judge will not sign a final order until both parents have taken the class.
Classes are offered in English and Spanish. Parents can attend a 3 hour class in person, or can sign up for an online class that takes about 3-5 hours to finish. The class costs around $40-45/person. At the end of the class, parents will get a Certificate of Completion to file with the Court.
There are six Court approved class providers, listed bellow.Contact them to find out class schedules and to sign up.
GUARDIANSHIP. Before You Begin.
Who Cannot Be a Guardian
A person cannot be appointed a guardian if:
• The person is incompetent (for instance, the person cannot take care of himself).
• The person is a minor.
• The person has filed for bankruptcy within the last 7 years. The court may appoint a person who has filed for bankruptcy if the guardianship is over the person only (meaning no money will be handled), or if there are no other suitable candidates to serve as guardian. The court may order additional safeguards to protect the person’s money.
• The person has been convicted of a felony. The court may appoint a person convicted of a felony if the court determines that the conviction should not disqualify the person from serving as a guardian.
• The person has been suspended or disbarred from the practice of law, accounting, or any other profession that involves the management of money and requires a state license.
• The person has committed a crime of domestic violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, or abandonment of a child, spouse, parent, or other adult. The court may appoint someone who has committed such a crime if the court finds it is in the best interest of the protected person to appoint that person the guardian.
For Non-Nevada Residents: There may be extra requirements for non-resident guardians to ensure the safety of the protected person. Of note, non-Nevada guardians must designate a “registered agent” in the State of Nevada to accept service of legal documents.
READY TO START?
1. Complete the appropriate worksheet as best as you can, then we can assist you further if needed.
• Guardianship for an Adult
• Guardianship for a Minor Child(ren)
2. Submit to NLF for preparation.
3. We will contact you upon completion of your documents for your review and approval.
4. We will schedule an appointment to sign all documents and go over any questions you may have.
5. We will then start filing your documents with Family Court and keep you informed as your case progresses through court.
DIVORCE. Before You Begin.
Nevada Residency
Nevada has a residency requirement in order for file for divorce. One of the parties must live in Nevada for at least 6 weeks prior to filing for divorce and intend to remain in the state indefinitely.
Grounds for Divorce
Husbands and wives who are divorcing usually are suffering enough without adding more fuel to the emotional fires by trying to prove who-did-what-to-whom. The laws of no-fault divorce recognize that human relationships are complex and that it is difficult to prove that a marriage broke down solely because of what one person did.
Nevada is a “no fault” state, meaning there doesn’t have to be any particular reason why a person wants a divorce other than the parties are incompatible in marriage.
READY TO START?
1. Choose the appropriate worksheet and complete.
Joint Petition for Divorce – when both parties agree on all terms of the divorce including:
• Division of community property and community debt
• Child Custody/Visitation/Support
• If there are children involved, you must complete the additional appropriate worksheet to determine child support. Please complete as best you can, then we can assist you further if needed.
• Worksheet A if the parties are requesting Primary Physical Custody of the child(ren).
• Worksheet B if the parties are requesting Joint Physical Custody of the child(ren).
Complaint for Divorce – when the parties do not agree on all terms of the divorce.
Divorce by Publication – when your spouse cannot be located.
2. Submit to NLF for preparation.
3. We will contact you upon completion of your documents for your review.
4. We will schedule an appointment to sign all documents and go over any questions you may have.
5. We will then start filing your documents with Family Court and keep you informed as your case processes through court.
CHILD CUSTODY, PATERNITY, CHILD SUPPORT. Before You Begin.
Jurisdiction
For a Nevada court to make any custody, visitation orders, Nevada must be considered the “home state” of the child(ren). This means the child(ren) must have lived in the State of Nevada for at least 6 months prior to filing for custody.
Child Custody
When parents are married, custody, visitation, child support, visitation provisions are handled within the proceedings of a divorce. When parents are not married to each other, these provisions are handled within a custody or paternity case.
READY TO START?
1. Complete the following as best as you can, then we can assist you further if needed.
• Child Custody Worksheet
• Worksheet A if a party is requesting Primary Physical Custody of the child(ren).
• Worksheet B if the parties are requesting Joint Physical Custody of the child(ren).
2. Submit to NLF for preparation.
3. We will contact you upon completion of your documents for your review and approval.
4. We will schedule an appointment to sign all documents and go over any questions you may have.
5. We will then start filing your documents with Family Court and keep you informed as your case progresses through court.
ANNULMENT. Before You Begin.
No Nevada Residency
Anyone who was married in Nevada can file for an annulment in Nevada; neither person has to be a Nevada resident (a Nevada resident can also file for an annulment here regardless of where the marriage took place).
Annulment
You can obtain an annulment in Nevada for any of the following grounds:
• Lack of Consent of Parent or Guardian
• Want of Understanding
• Fraud
• Spouses Are Closely Related
• One Person Was Already Married
You will be required to prove your grounds for annulment. Meaning, whoever is filing for the annulment will have the burden to prove why the court should grant the annulment.
READY TO START?
1. Complete the Annulment worksheet.
2. Submit to NLF for preparation.
3. We will contact you upon completion of your documents for your review and approval.
4. We will schedule an appointment to sign all documents and go over any questions you may have.
5. We will then start filing your documents with Family Court and keep you informed as your case progresses through court.
ADOPTION. Before You Begin.
Nevada Residency
One of the adults must live in Clark County, Nevada.
Adoption of a Child
If two people want to adopt a child, they must be married or registered domestic partners. In all stepparent adoptions, the consent of the other birth parent is required. If the other birth parent’s parental rights have been terminated, a consent is not required.
Our services involve the preparation of stepparent adoptions not non-relative adoptions.
Adoption of an Adult
An adult may adopt another adult as long as:
• The person adopting is older than the person being adopted; and
• If either of the adults is married, their spouses will have to sign a consent.
READY TO START?
1. Complete the appropriate worksheet.
Adult Adoption
Minor Adoption
2. Submit to NLF for preparation.
3. We will contact you upon completion of your documents for your review and approval.
4. We will schedule an appointment to sign all documents and go over any questions you may have.
5. We will then start filing your documents with Family Court and keep you informed as your case progresses through court.
