All too often new business owners seek to cut corners and hire non-attorneys to form the new business.  This can save a few dollars at the outset, but if the partners of the business do not clearly spell out the rights, duties and obligations of each business owner, the money spent in litigation can quickly outnumber the money saved with the non-lawyer incorporator.  At Eberhardt Law Group each new business will be provided a clear and concise cost estimate for the drafting of a plain language and concise Partnership/Operating Agreement.  Additionally, a responsible "agent" for service must be identified by each new business.  Having a lawyer listed as the "agent" for service is very helpful.  When budgeting for the corporate formation it is always wise to set aside funds for all phases of the corporate birth, not just the formation.