Arizona Legal Documents - Prepared Accurately and Timely
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Document Prep Arizona is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or court representation. We prepare legal documents at your direction.
Arizona Certified
Licensed by the Arizona Supreme Court.
Saramarie Robinson
Your preparer, start to finish.
AZCLDP #82050
Statewide Service
All of Arizona – mostly online.
Clear, Fair Fees
Flat pricing. No surprises.
What do you need help with?
Estate Planning
Wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills.
Probate & Guardianship
Informal probate, small-estate affidavits, guardianship documents.
Family Court Documents
Divorce, legal decision-making, parenting time, child support.
Real Estate Documents
Deeds, beneficiary deeds, promissory notes, deeds of trust.
Business Formation & Compliance
LLCs, corporations, non-profits, and annual compliance.
Litigation Support
Court documents for self-represented parties.
How It Works
1. Select your service
Tell us what you need – or just ask.
2. Complete the questionnaire
Answer simple questions, securely.
3. Review your documents
We prepare. You review and approve.
4. Sign, file, or record
Clear final steps – we guide you through.
Affordable Legal Document Preparation for Self-Represented Arizonans
Attorney fees are not within every budget. If your matter is uncontested and you know the legal choices you want to make, an Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer may offer a more affordable way to have accurate legal documents prepared at your direction.
An Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer, or AZCLDP, is a nonlawyer certified under Arizona Supreme Court rules to prepare or provide legal documents without attorney supervision for people and entities who are not represented by an attorney. An AZCLDP may provide general legal information and general factual information about legal rights, procedures, and available options. An AZCLDP may not provide specific legal advice, opinions, or recommendations about possible rights, remedies, defenses, options, or strategies.
In practice, this means we can walk you through the legal options that may apply to your situation and explain what each one generally involves. Which option you choose is always your decision. We do not tell clients which option to pick, because that step is legal advice, and legal advice is reserved for a licensed attorney.
At Document Prep Arizona, we prepare documents using the information, decisions, and instructions you provide. Depending on the matter, we may also file or record documents and arrange for service. We do not represent clients in court or make legal decisions for them. If you need legal advice, have a contested matter, or are unsure which legal option to choose, you should consult a qualified Arizona attorney.
An Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer CAN:
- Prepare or provide legal documents at the direction of a self-represented person or entity
- Provide general legal and factual information about procedures and available options
- Make legal forms and documents available
- File, record, and arrange for service of documents when applicable
An Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer CANNOT:
- Give specific legal advice, opinions, or recommendations
- Choose legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, or strategies for a client
- Represent a client in court
- Create attorney-client privilege
Meet Saramarie
Saramarie Robinson is an Arizona Supreme Court Certified Legal Document Preparer (AZCLDP #82050) with a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies and decades of combined business, mortgage, and legal-document experience. Her goal is simple: accurate, affordable document preparation for every Arizonan.
F.A.Q.
Common Questions
Paralegal VS Certified Legal Document Preparer Difference
A “paralegal” defines by the State Bar of Arizona as a person with legal knowledge, training, and experience who works on behalf of a client “under” the supervision of an attorney.
An Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer, “AZCLDP,” is certified by the Arizona Supreme Court to provide services to the public “without” the supervision of an attorney.
It is common for AZCLDPs sometimes to be referred to as “paralegals” however the work they provide restricts to:
Prepare any legal documents for the public, as long as they do not provide legal advice or attempt to represent someone in court.
Assisting in Family, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, and Business Law.
Assisting only, as the clients are essentially the attorney of their own cases and are responsible for their own documents. (A paralegal works under an attorney ultimately responsible for a client’s case and documents.)
The attorney-client privilege does not bind it; therefore, if ordered by the court, an AZCLDP would have to disclose information.
Suppose a paralegal who is not certified as an AZCLDP by the state of Arizona prepares documents for a client without the direct supervision of an attorney. In that case, they are engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.
What is the difference between a will and a trust?
Arizona law determines who inherits the estate if a person dies without a valid will. If a person dies with a choice, they will usually decide who gets the property of the person who died. A will can also be used to say who should take care of children under the age of 18 or someone who is disabled.
Trusts are estate planning tools that name a trustee to manage a person’s assets during their lifetime and tell the trustee how to distribute those assets when the person dies. Unlike a will, a trust can reduce or eliminate estate taxes and the need for a probate court.
https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/llrc/will-and-trusts/
Does an Arizona living will need to be notarized?
A living will is a health care directive and is different from a last will and testament. In Arizona, a living will must be signed in the presence of either one qualified adult witness or a notary public; both are not required. Do not sign the document until the witness or notary is present. The witness or notary cannot be under age 18, related to you by blood, adoption, or marriage, entitled to any part of your estate, appointed as your health care agent, or directly involved in providing your health care when the document is signed. If you also have a Health Care Power of Attorney, attach the Living Will to it.
Will you give me legal advice?
No. A Licensed Legal Document Preparer is NOT AN ATTORNEY and CANNOT advise you on legal issues.
Do you have attorneys at DPA?
No. At no cost, we will refer you to an attorney for phone consultation if you have legal advice questions. If you feel you need to hire an attorney to represent you, you should. We have the best referrals for you. Our most important goal is your satisfaction, and while we want your business, we don’t want it at the expense of losing your confidence and continued patronage. We’d much rather have your referral.
Do you have to pay filing/court fees?
Yes. Please be advised that costs for court fees, Corporation Commission fees, recording fees, filing fees, process service fees, posting fees, TSG reports, fingerprinting fees, publication fees, etc. are subject to change and are not included in our document preparation fees.
Ready to Get Started?
Book a time that works for you, or call (602) 487-7158.