Legal Document Preparation for Life's Important Moments
Professional document preparation services across fourteen practice areas — all focused on California filings.
Bankruptcy & Debt Solutions
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 document preparation for individuals and businesses.
Divorce & Separation
Uncontested divorce packages, custody modifications, support filings, and marital settlement agreements.
Eviction & Landlord Services
3-Day Notices, Unlawful Detainer filings, and complete eviction document packages for landlords.
Family Law
Custody modifications, child support changes, spousal support filings, and Request for Order preparation.
Probate & Estate Administration
Petition for probate, inventory filings, creditor notices, and spousal property petitions.
Estate Planning
Revocable living trusts, trust amendments, restatements, pour-over wills, and transfer deeds.
Business & Corporate
LLC and corporation formation, operating agreements, bylaws, and ongoing compliance documents.
Judgments & Collections
Abstracts of judgment, writs of execution, wage garnishments, bank levies, and judgment renewals.
Real Estate & Deeds
Pre-foreclosure document preparation, deed transfers, foreclosure referral packages, and investor research support.
Real Estate Investing & Creative Finance
Promissory notes, deeds of trust, seller-financed agreements, lease-option contracts, and private lending documents.
Civil, Small Claims & Disputes
Small claims complaints, civil filings, demand letters, defendant responses, and settlement agreements.
Debt Protection & Secured Transactions
Security agreements, UCC-1 financing statements, personal guarantees, and loan modification documents.
Restraining Orders & Legal Protection
Domestic violence restraining orders, civil harassment orders, elder abuse protection, and workplace restraining orders.
Identity & Personal Legal Changes
Legal name changes, gender marker updates, and other personal status document preparation.
A Clear, Simple Process
From intake to filing-ready documents, we make the process straightforward and stress-free.
Select Your Service
Choose the legal document service that matches your situation.
Complete Intake
Fill out our secure intake form with your case details.
We Prepare Docs
We prepare your legal documents based on the information you provide.
Review & File
Review your completed documents and file with the court or agency — we can also facilitate filing.
Trusted by Californians From All Walks of Life
Individuals
Facing financial, family, or estate matters.
Families
Handling probate, trusts, or custody changes.
Landlords
Managing evictions and tenant disputes.
Investors
Real estate, LLCs, and judgment recovery.
Small Business Owners
Entity formation and compliance filings.
Private Lenders
Foreclosure coordination and enforcement.
Learn About Your Legal Options
Our library of free California legal guides helps you understand the process before you begin. Written in plain language, not legalese.
- How bankruptcy works in California
- How probate works after a death
- How to start an LLC in California
- How eviction proceedings work
- How court judgments are collected
- How living trusts help avoid probate
50+ Free Legal Guides
Download plain-language guides covering bankruptcy, divorce, probate, trusts, evictions, business formation, and more.
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Meet Guillermo Serafin
Guillermo Serafin is a paralegal with an extensive background in real estate, mortgage, insurance, and entrepreneurship, and the founder of Ashlar LDA, Inc. He built this practice with a clear purpose: to make quality legal document preparation accessible for the people who need it most.
His mission is simple: provide structured, professional document preparation services so that individuals, families, and business owners across California can navigate the legal system without being intimidated by attornies.
Important Legal Disclosure
Ashlar LDA, Inc. is a registered Legal Document Assistant (LDA) service and is not a law firm.
Guillermo Serafin is not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice, representation, or court appearances.
All legal documents are prepared at the direction of and based solely on the instructions provided by our clients.
California LDA Registration No. [INSERT NUMBER] • County of [INSERT COUNTY] • Bond No. [INSERT BOND NUMBER] • Exp. [INSERT DATE]
Ready to Get Started?
Start your case today or schedule a consultation to learn how our document preparation services can help you move forward.