Just Document Preparation Congratulates Joel Smith, Operations Manager

In the last 15 years Just Document Preparation has been helping consumers save thousands of dollars in legal fees, by assisting with a wide variety of matters such as divorce, custody, support, pension divisions, living trusts, probate, bankruptcy, and more. Joel Smith reviewed all aspects of the business and made several improvements. Joel updated the company website, www.JustDocPrep.com, making it more informative and user-friendly. As more people rely on the internet to handle important business, Joel has made it easier for our clients to have more of their matters handled electronically without sacrificing the personal touch which is necessary in […]

By |Legal Document Assistants, Misc|
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How to Leave a Mess for Your Loved Ones – A humorous look at a serious subject.

Do Nothing. Take no responsibility or time to plan, or prepare any documents. Allow your family to wonder who should get your possessions. Then let them wonder why your new spouse got the family home, and why they got nothing.

Don’t find out what the difference between a will and a living trust is. Then you won’t know that a simple will can lead to a  very expensive court proceeding. You won’t know why experts say that if you own real estate, you should prepare a living trust.

Put your kid’s name on your deed. Don’t ask your tax professional about the […]

By |Death & Property, Estate Planning, Wills|
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Family Law Case Don’ts

There is plenty of quality research and advice material out there for anyone who wants to handle their own divorce. Now from my 14 years of handling family law issues as a legal document professional, I’d like to share some of the problems I’ve witnessed firsthand that hopefully you or someone you know can avoid.
1. Not seeking legal advice. If you have complex issues which are usually involved in a long term marriage, you should know the issues. Sometimes when my clients seek an attorney’s advice for answers to their particular legal questions, they also become aware of important issues […]

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Marking A Decade of Document Preparation

By Randyl Drummer
The Press Enterprise
November 15, 2006
What it is: The business offers an alternative to going to an attorney’s office for preparation of legal document preparation. We help consumers stay in control of their financial and legal matters while saving them thousands of dollars, said Annette Gomez, owner and manager. Services include document preparation of living trust, divorce, custody, support and visitation, bankruptcy, probate, eviction, adoption and other court documents. The business also offers independent paralegal services to attorneys. Clients may receive referrals to qualified attorneys when they need legal advice or representation.
When it’s open: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. […]

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