A Legal Document Assistant (LDA) in California is a non-lawyer professional who can provide self-help legal services to individuals representing themselves in legal matters. While LDAs /UDAs CAN NOT GIVE YOU LEGAL ADVICE, they can assist with the preparation of legal documents. The specific services that an LDA can provide in California are defined by the California Business and Professions Code.
Here are the types of services Legal Document Assistant (LDA) and Unlawful Detainer Assistant (UDA) can offer it:
Preparing divorce papers, marital settlement agreements, child custody and visitation documents, spousal support agreements, and related family law documents.
Assisting in the preparation of agreements outlining financial arrangements between spouses before or after marriage.
Preparing documents related to child custody arrangements, visitation schedules, and child support agreements
Assisting with the preparation of legal separation documents when spouses choose to live separately without getting a divorce.
Preparing documents for establishing legal guardianship or conservatorship over minors or incapacitated adults.
Assisting with the preparation of probate documents, including petitions for probate, letters of administration, and related paperwork
Preparing documents for small claims court cases, including the filing of complaints, responses, and other necessary forms.
Assisting individuals with the preparation of legal documents for changing their name through the court system.
Preparing eviction notices, landlord-tenant agreements, and other related documents for residential and commercial properties.
Assisting with the preparation of legal documents for the formation of businesses, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations resolution, operating agreements etc.
Assisting with the preparation of basic estate planning documents such as wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives.
Preparation and completing Court (Federal and State, Legal Forms, Template Pleading forms).
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Proof of Service and service of process to serve legal documents to defendants.
LDAs can assist with document preparation, they cannot provide legal advice or representation in court. Clients seeking legal advice are encouraged to consult with a licensed attorney. LDAs must comply with California Business and Professions Code requirements and adhere to ethical standards in providing their services. ALL of our Legal Document Assistant (LDA) and Unlawful Detainer Assistant (UDA), and Service of Process (SP) are licensed, bonded and registered.
