The two "subsidiary LLC" would really be owned or under common ownership of the current LLC you have. That is what a subsidiary is, and like said...

If i were to set up an llc today in california would I have to pay the franchise tax?

The attorneys answers are correct. I would only add that if you file after December 15th, you can avoid the franchise tax for 2012.

Just need someone to check out my retail lease.

I have reviewed and drafted dozens of leases. Send it my way, I'd be happy to assist.

It just needs to file a Register to do business in California form with the Secretary of State and pay the filing fee. A statement of good standing...

I deposit cash for the organization I work for as part of my job.

I believe this was done as part of the Homeland Security Act. Any deposits of $10,000+ are kept track of and reported. This should not concern the...

What forms are required (if any) to know that I'm an equal partner in an LLC corporation during the creation of one?

You should ask to see the LLC Agreement, and you should absolutely be required to sign it - and negotiate its terms - if you are an equal member....

Can a notary in california notarize their own quit claim deed? with or without an attorney?

The purpose of a notarized signature is to prove that the person signing is who he/she says he/she is. A notary cannot do that for herself because...

If you are the Manager of the LLC you can provide notice to the LLC of your resignation, and then either require that they file, or you can file...

Are there alternate ways to diversify liability within an LLC?

One option is to set up a Series LLC. A Series LLC is essentially a parent LLC, and then multiple LLCs may be formed beneath that parent. The...

Is there a way to confirm if a company has actually issued stock?

If stock has been issued and it's a California corporation, they should have filed a 25102(f) with the calif dept of corps. Other states have their...