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Interactive calculators verified against current law. Analyze tax implications, compare entity structures, and estimate formation costs with confidence.
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Personalized Estate
Planning Analysis
Answer a few questions about your situation and receive tailored recommendations for your state—including whether a trust or will makes sense for your family.
State-specific probate thresholds and costs
Trust vs will recommendation for your situation
Blended family and minor children considerations
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Estate Planning Advisor
Trust vs Will Analysis
Include home equity, investments, retirement accounts, and life insurance death benefits.
Tax Analysis
Understand Your Tax Position
Estate Tax Estimator
2026 Federal & State Analysis
Include real estate, investments, retirement accounts, life insurance, and business interests.
S-Corp Tax Savings
Self-Employment Tax Analysis
S-Corps allow profitable businesses to split income between salary (subject to FICA) and distributions (not subject to FICA), potentially saving thousands annually.
Business profit after deductible expenses. Minimum $50,000 for meaningful S-Corp benefits.
Business Formation
Structure Your Business Right
Formation Costs
State Filing & Annual Fees
State Filing Fee
$50
One-time formation cost
Annual Report
$10
Due yearly to maintain status
Colorado: Colorado offers one of the lowest filing costs in the nation. Colorado does tax individual income but has a flat 4.4% rate. Minimal annual compliance requirements.
Form Your LLC
Attorneys handle formation in Colorado, Virginia, and Washington with operating agreements tailored to your needs.
Important: State fees are subject to change and may vary by entity type. Attorney fees for formation services are separate. Some states require registered agents ($50-150/yr), publication requirements (NY), or other compliance filings not reflected in base costs.
Entity Structure Guide
Compare Business Structures
Limited Liability Company
Flexible structure combining liability protection with pass-through taxation. The most popular choice for small businesses and real estate investors.
Advantages
- Pass-through taxation avoids double tax
- Flexible profit distribution among members
- Fewer formalities than corporations
- Can elect S-Corp or C-Corp taxation
- Strong personal asset protection
Considerations
- Self-employment tax on all profits (without S-Corp election)
- Less familiar to some institutional investors
- State regulations vary significantly
- May face franchise taxes in certain states
Tax
Pass-through (default); can elect S-Corp or C-Corp
Liability
Strong personal asset protection
Formation
Low to moderate complexity
Compliance
Moderate (annual reports, operating agreement)
Ready to Form Your Business?
Attorneys form entities in Colorado, Virginia, and Washington with all required documentation.
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