Business Law for small businesses in Colorado, Arizona, and California
Practical help forming your business, putting agreements in writing, and planning who takes over.
Klein Law Firm helps small-business owners in Colorado, Arizona, and California form their business, put agreements in writing, and plan who takes over when they retire, sell, or die. Attorney Daniel R. Klein also ties your business plans to your estate plan, so your family and your business are both cared for.
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This page is general information about Colorado and Arizona law as of . It is not legal advice.
Who do we help?
- You’re starting a business and choosing between an LLC and a corporation.
- You have business partners and no written agreement between you.
- You’d like to sell your business, or hand it to a child or key employee someday.
- You own a business and also need a will or trust.
- You own business property in Colorado, Arizona, or both.
What business legal help do we offer?
- Forming your business. An LLC, or limited liability company, is a business structure that can keep business debts apart from your personal property. We also form corporations.
- Agreements between owners. An operating agreement is the rulebook for how an LLC is run and who owns what.
- Buy-sell agreements. A buy-sell agreement is a contract that says what happens to an owner’s share if they leave, retire, become disabled, or die.
- Everyday contracts. These include agreements with customers, vendors, and independent contractors.
- Buying or selling a small business. We help you put the deal in writing.
- Succession planning. A business succession plan says who will run or own the business next, and how.
Why connect your business to your estate plan?
Your share of a business is property, just like your home. Without a plan, it may have to go through probate, the court process for settling an estate. Your family may not know how to run it or sell it. A buy-sell agreement, a living trust, and a durable power of attorney can work together so the business keeps going.
How do we work with business owners?
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Learn your business
Daniel R. Klein asks about your goals, your partners, and your plans for the future.
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Recommend a structure
You’ll hear the options in terms you can understand, with the trade-offs.
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Draft and file
We prepare your formation documents and agreements, and file what the state requires.
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Tie it to your estate plan
We make sure your will or trust, and your powers of attorney, cover the business.
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Check in when things change
A new partner, a sale, or a retirement is a good time for a review.
What should I bring?
- Your formation documents, like articles of organization, an operating agreement, or bylaws.
- The contracts your business relies on most.
- A list of owners and how much of the business each one owns.
- Any buy-sell or partnership agreement.
- Your will or trust, if you have one.
You can also print our what to bring checklist.
Please don’t email private documents, like account statements or medical records. We’ll tell you how to share them safely.
What does it cost?
Business work may be a flat fee or billed by the hour, depending on the job. You’ll get a written quote first. See how our fees work.
Questions people ask
Should my business be an LLC?
Many small businesses choose an LLC because it is flexible and can keep business debts apart from personal property. A corporation can fit better in some cases, such as plans to bring in investors. Taxes matter too, so we’re glad to work with your CPA. We’ll help you compare the choices.
What happens to my business if I die or can’t work?
Without a plan, your share may have to go through probate, and no one may have clear authority to run things. A buy-sell agreement, a power of attorney that covers the business, and a trust can work together to keep the business going for your family.
Can you help if my business operates in more than one state?
Yes. We have offices in Englewood, Colorado, and Paradise Valley, Arizona, and Daniel is licensed in Colorado, Arizona, and California. Each state has its own filing rules, and in Arizona and California, community property can affect who owns the business. We’ll make sure your documents fit each state.
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