Desert Legal Documents is a low-cost, self-help legal document assistance service and Community Resource Center, specializing in providing accessible legal document preparation for individuals navigating key life and estate planning matters. As a registered Legal Document Assistant firm (LDA #000389) and member of the California Association of Legal Document Assistants, it offers attorney-approved documents while emphasizing that it is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
Under the leadership of CEO Michael Eicksteadt, the company focuses on empowering clients to handle their own legal affairs with professional guidance, ensuring documents are prepared correctly and efficiently. It primarily serves individuals and families seeking affordable alternatives to traditional legal services for estate planning, property transfers, and end-of-life directives, operating by appointment to provide personalized assistance.
Services Offered
- Wills
- Durable Power of Attorney for Finance
- Advanced Healthcare Directive (Medical Power of Attorney)
- HIPAA Release
- Deeds
- Transfer on Death Deed (TODD)
- Living Trusts
- Pet Trusts
- Summary Probate for Small Estates (under $184,500)
- Affidavit For Collection Of Personal Property
- Affidavit RE: Real Property Of Small Value
- Petition To Determine Succession To Real Property (in conjunction with a Probate Attorney)
- Notary Services
- Referrals to Attorneys and Other Legal Entities
Based in Palm Springs, California, Desert Legal Documents serves Riverside County and has been recognized with a Best of Business Award for 2025. The firm assists clients in both English and provides a community-focused resource for those seeking cost-effective legal document solutions.
