Ideally, your attorney is on speed-dial for routine questions so you can get them answered quickly and clearly. Boundary changes, however, are not routine business. They entail following a detailed path through statutory requirements. At minimum, legal advice is strongly recommended in the following situations:

1. Planned boundary changes. If your organization is contemplating an annexation, withdrawal, dissolution, consolidation, or merger, particularly if you haven’t done it before (most haven’t), seek legal guidance early to make sure all required procedures are followed.

2. Special District Formation. If local citizens are considering creating a new special district, start planning early and involve a knowledgeable lawyer throughout the process. The first thing your lawyer should provide is a summary of legal requirements and a proposed timeline so you have a realistic picture of what is required. Special district formations are very process-heavy and specific deadlines apply, and the process will typically take longer than you may think. Knowing the steps in advance will help to ensure you stay on track and don’t have to start over if something goes wrong. 
3. Anytime you have questions. If you’re not sure what you’re doing, don’t feel like you have to go it alone. It’s better to ask a dumb question (it probably isn’t as dumb as you think it is) and avoid a mistake than to wing it and try to clean up mistakes later.