Welcome to Gold Coast Legal Documents serving Turlock, California, and surrounding areas including Modesto, Waterford, Hughson, Ceres, Keyes, Denair, Merced, La Grange, Don Pedro, and Coulterville.

Paralegals in Turlock, Ca with proper training, bonding and registration through the office of the County Clerk, are called legal documents assistants (LDA) and they can prepare legal documents for the general public. A paralegal that is not bonded and registered as an LDA can only work under the authority of a California licensed attorney.

We specialize in estate planning (wills, trust, power of attorney, and health care directive), unlawful detainers (evictions), family law (divorce), traffic tickets (infractions) and deeds in Turlock, CA. Gold Coast Legal Documents provides efficient, timely help with your legal documents and notary public needs. Gold Coast Legal Documents costs less than an attorney. We can prepare and file your court documents making the legal process less stressful for you.

I offer free 30-minute informational meetings every Monday afternoon from 1:30-6:30. Please click on the link to schedule a time to learn how easy it is to get your legal documents completed. Bookings with me - Carol Armstrong - Outlook (office.com)

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What is a Legal Document Assitant?

A legal document assistant is an educated professional who has met California Business & Professions Code 6400 requirements. They are bonded and registered with their county. They can help clients throughout California in any county. They are authorized under California law to prepare and file necessary legal documents with the courts at the direction of their client. If you are self-representing and know what you want and do not need legal advice, save yourself some money and let Gold Coast Legal Documents help you with your legal document needs.

What Are Some of The Benefits Of Hiring A Legal Document Assistant?

Legal document assistants provide a low-cost alternative to hiring an attorney.
Legal document assistants use the same forms that an attorney does, for less cost to you. If you eventually need an attorney, they can continue helping you, using the same forms and information.
There is no conflict of interest when you hire a legal document assistant. And in many cases such as divorce, both plaintiff and respondent can use the same legal document assistant saving you both time and money.

What Can I as a Legal Document Assistant Do?

Carol Armstrong, LDA, ACP®, DBA Gold Coast Legal Documents is authorized by State Law and the County of Stanislaus to provide legal document preparation services to those who wish to represent themselves in legal matters.
I can provide general published, factual information that has been written or approved by an attorney. This can include legal procedures, rights, or obligations.
If you need to consult with an attorney, I may be able to provide you with a referral.
I can possibly help you get a fee waiver. If you cannot afford to file your court papers, you may qualify for a fee waiver.

California Business and Professions Code Sec. 6408.5 I am not an attorney. I cannot give you legal advice. I can only provide self-help services at your specific direction.
LDA # 2021-0003_Expires-11-30-2025_Stanislaus County_1400 Colorado _Turlock, CA 95380  "ACP® is a certification mark of the National Association of Legal Assistants. Its use is permitted only by those who have met and maintained national certification standards."