Yea having to rebrand everything and go to court because you didn't file for a company, service marks, or protect your identity during the early stage is much more fun.
Yea lawyers cost, but it's better than a best buy warranty. Pay now, pay much more later.
It cost me $55 to set up an LLC in Oregon. I am not seeking investors at the moment, and when/if I do, they can cover the costs of moving to a C corporation.
I still want to understand the breakdown of what all that money goes for.
Yes, but lazy evaluation seems better in this case, because "later" doesn't always happen for startups. Why pay unless you know you need it?