When your new Texas LLC is approved by the Texas Secretary of State, we will ship you a professionally printed company book (black vinyl or optional leatherette) with official seal, custom membership certificates, detailed company agreement designed by us to maximize asset protection, customized minutes of the organizational meeting, and more as the client may require. These documents assure a high level of asset protection and compare favorably to asset protection documents produced by lawyers anywhere in the United States.

Anonymity is a key element of asset protection. Your personal name should never appear on any deeds, leases, or contracts, and a tenant should never write a check to an individual member of the company. There is an old rule that people tend to sue whomever they write their checks to, so make sure that is never you personally. Dealings with the public should be conducted solely in the name of your Texas Series LLC or (preferably) its management company.

It should never be easy for anyone to discover the true ownership of your assets or where those assets are located. This office can assist with enhancing your anonymity. For an annual $250 fee, we are available to act as registered agent for the company, receiving official mail and service of process if the company is sued. We also offer a unique trust-based LLC filing ("anonymity company") that does not disclose your personal name in the formation documents. Fees are higher. Go to Fees & Policies.

Even if you do not now reside permanently in Texas, you may still be able to designate your homestead here and protect its full value against lawsuits and judgments. Purchase Texas property, obtain a Texas drivers license, register to vote . . . and declare yourself a Texan who is entitled to homestead protections. There is no waiting period. Clients who are moving to Texas and acquiring property here will be required to sign a buyer´s representation agreement, since the commission split is an important part of our compensation. Brokerage commissions may be split with associated brokers.

A living trust (also called an inter vivos trust) for the homestead is an integral part of our overall program. Although not specifically designed for asset protection, living trusts are effective planning devices that achieve both a measure of anonymity (they are not registered entities) and avoid probate. Trusts are not just for the rich. This office is as enthusiastic about living trusts as we are about the Texas Series LLC.

Email us your inquiry about the Texas Series LLC. We will respond promptly with preliminary comments (not a full consultation). Many options are then available, including those listed below. Note that all fees are priced for online delivery. Office appointments incur significantly higher cost.

Asset Protection Review. This is a good starting point if you are uncertain about whether or not to form a Texas or Nevada LLC. It includes a comprehensive analysis of your circumstances and goals with recommendations for action. It is conducted online, supplemented by phone and fax. The fee is $250 and is applied to the fee for a Texas LLC or trust.

Formation of a Texas Series LLC or Nevada LLC. Asset protection planning is included in our $750 fee for a traditional LLC or Series LLC (available in both Texas and Nevada) as are follow-up questions after the company is established. The fee for an "anonymity company" (our unique proprietary process utilizing a trust in the initial filing) is $1,500 plus costs. Costs at this time are $435 for Texas, $290 for Nevada, which includes expedited handling by the Secretary of State.

Deeding Properties into your Texas LLC or Trust. This is essential to implement your asset protection plan. Specially crafted Texas deeds for this purpose are $175 plus recording fees. A reduction is available if three or more properties are involved.

Formation of a Living Trust. Fees are $550 not including the deed into the trust ($175). You should also consider executing a "pour over" will ($250 per person) that will transfer your assets to the trust upon your death.

We have a limited inventory of established (but never used) companies that have been custom-designed with unique anonymity and asset protection features that include first-class company documentation, upgraded leatherette books, EIN´s, assumed name certificates, and bank accounts. These premium LLC´s represent our best work and are ready for immediate overnight shipment to the client. Fees are substantially higher. Go to shelf companies.

We strive to be completely transparent in the area of fees and costs. Go to Fees & Policies for details on services, fees, and policies that apply to all clients in place of written fee agreements.

We invite you to compare our fees with any board-certified attorney with comparable experience. However, this is not a discount law office. Our basic rules: (1) We offer no free consultations or services of any kind; (2) we do negotiate fees; (3) we are unable to download and read your documents, create a file for you, prepare or ship documents, or provide any substantial legal advice or services until payment is made; and (4) although we honor the confidentiality of all inquiries, no attorney-client relationship is created until we accept a case and fees are paid.

All LLC´s and trusts are not created equal. We use sophisticated, customized documents designed by this office to achieve maximum asset protection – no "standard forms." There is simply no comparison to discount internet services that claim to provide "legal services at your specific direction." These provide only the most basic of documents, barely above the level of junk, often not state-specific, and with no guidance from an attorney. New clients often ask us to upgrade or replace the documents they previously obtained from such internet services. It is often more expensive to do so than if the documents had been done correctly in the first place.

This office subscribes to The Texas Lawyer’s Creed and the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Realtors. Adherence to the highest ethical and performance standards is an essential part of our firm philosophy. We are in good standing with the State Bar of Texas, The Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and the Texas Real Estate Commission (Verify these credentials). We are occasionally asked for a client list. This is never provided. We would no more reveal the identity of our clients than would a Swiss bank. The anonymity of our clients is of paramount concern to us.

Because of our unique blend of services and online capability, this firm has clients from all parts of Texas and around the world – Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Our principal office is in the Houston area although we often visit Dallas. David J. Willis is a real estate attorney serving Houston, The Woodlands, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso and all Texas cities. He is also a Texas asset protection attorney for anyone who owns real estate in Texas and is considering forming a Texas Series LLC as part of an asset protection plan.