Creating an LLC - use my CPA or diy?

[Danielle Cage]

Hey all,

I'm finally at the point where I'm going to file for my LLC. There will be four members (all close family) involved. I'm in Illinois and the cost to fill out the paperwork myself is $500. My CPA will do it for $1250. I feel fairly confident that I can do all the paperwork without any problems, however because there are other members involved, I'm wondering if it's best to let the CPA do it.

I would prefer to have it done professionally, however since we are a small start up, capital is key right now and I keep thinking that we might be better served spending the additional $750 elsewhere.

Am I being unwise to consider doing it myself, especially since other parties will be involved or is it not that big of a deal to do it on my own?

Any thoughts or suggestions on this would be helpful.

Thanks!

Danielle