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Wills
Will Document Preparation in California
We prepare accurate will documents for individuals and families throughout California. Document your final wishes and protect your loved ones without paying attorney fees.
What We Do
A will is one of the most important documents you can have as part of your estate plan. It documents your final wishes for the distribution of your assets, names a guardian for any minor children, and appoints an executor to carry out your instructions after you pass.
At By The People, we prepare all required will documents for individuals and families throughout California, accurately and at your specific direction. We handle the paperwork so you can have peace of mind knowing your wishes are clearly documented.
We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. All document preparation services are provided at your specific direction, as permitted under California Business and Professions Code sections 6400 to 6415.
Family Law Services
Who We Help
We assist individuals and families throughout California who want to establish or update a will to document their final wishes. Whether you are creating your first will or updating an existing one to reflect changes in your life, we can prepare the documents needed to make your wishes official.
We serve clients in person from our Ridgecrest office and remotely via phone, video call, and email throughout California, including Kern County, Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County.
What is Included
We prepare all required documents for your California will, based on your specific situation and at your direction.
● Last Will and Testament
The primary document outlining your final wishes for the distribution of your assets, appointment of an executor, and guardianship of any minor children.
● Self-Proving Affidavit
A notarized statement signed by your witnesses that simplifies the probate process by confirming the validity of your will without requiring witness testimony in court.
● Codicil (Will Amendment)
A document used to make changes or additions to an existing will without rewriting the entire document.
● Pour-Over Will (for Living Trust clients)
A companion will that directs any assets not already transferred into your living trust to be poured into it upon your passing.
What to Expect
What to Expect When Working With Us
During your free consultation, we will review your situation, explain what documents you need, and walk you through the process from start to finish. We will then prepare your documents accurately and efficiently, typically within 3 to 5 business days, and guide you through reviewing and signing them before filing.
Service Areas
Document Preparation Near You
We serve clients throughout California from our Ridgecrest office. Our primary service area is Kern County. We also assist clients remotely across all counties listed below.
Ready to Document Your Final Wishes?
Schedule your free consultation today. We will explain the process, answer your questions, and prepare your will documents accurately and efficiently.
Or call us: (760) 382-2481