Three Essential Legal Documents Everyone Should Have

Publish Date: 2025-08-04 | Category: Wills and trusts, legal documents, power of attorney

🔍 Review: Lazar Legal Solutions

Lazar Legal Solutions, located at 503 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, CA, is a successor to C4 Legal Document Assistance. LLS is a boutique family law office which provides you a level of care and access unmatched by any other firms in the area and is now offering full legal advice thanks to an attorney on staff, while maintaining their affordable pricing and supportive approach. Whether you need document preparation, court filing support, mediation, or representation, their team led by Tony Coles provides compassionate service and practical legal help in family law, estate matters, probate, and more.

📝 Three Essential Legal Documents Everyone Should Have

1. Last Will & Testament

A Will ensures your wishes are followed upon your death regarding who inherits your assets—house, accounts, personal belongings—and how minor children are cared for. Without a valid Will, your estate may be distributed according to California’s default intestacy laws, which may not reflect your desires. A clear, properly executed Will streamlines probate and reduces family conflict.

2. Durable Power of Attorney (Financial)

A Durable Power of Attorney appoints someone you trust to manage your financial, tax, and property affairs in the event you become incapacitated. This document helps your family avoid costly court intervention and ensures bills are paid, benefits are accessed, and assets are properly managed—even when you’re unable to act.

3. Advance Healthcare Directive (Living Will & Healthcare Proxy)

An Advance Healthcare Directive combines a living will—detailing your treatment preferences (e.g., life‑support, resuscitation, pain management)—and the designation of a healthcare proxy or agent to make decisions for you if you're incapacitated. This plan ensures your medical wishes are respected and spares family members from agonizing uncertainty.

🏡 Why Choose Lazar Legal Solutions in Santa Maria?

Local, affordable support with full legal guidance
With a licensed attorney on staff, Lazar Legal Solutions transitions beyond document assistants to offer genuine legal advice—while still charging rates far below traditional law firms.
Efficient, empathetic service reputation
Clients consistently praise Tony Coles and his team for making stressful situations easier: responsive communication, clear explanations, and swift handling of paperwork and filings.
One-stop help from planning to filing
They assist with drafting, reviewing, notarization, proper filing with courts or county, and even mediation or representation if disputes arise—offering a comprehensive approach tailored to everyday families in Santa Maria.

✅ In summary

Every adult in California should have a Will, a Durable Power of Attorney, and an Advance Healthcare Directive in place to help protect assets and family.
Lazar Legal Solutions in Santa Maria is a trusted local option for affordable, clear legal guidance—from creating these documents to filing them and supporting your family through transitions.
With a lawyer on site, accessible services, and heartfelt client care, they’re among the best choices locally to get these critical documents properly handled.

Would you like more information on how to get started with any of these documents at Lazar Legal Solutions—or general cost and timing details? Call us today!

See What Our Clients Say About Us

Read what our clients say about their experience with our services.

Me and my baby father aka my ex fiance had some problems amd he wasnt himself which he was lacking off as a father and a man so i was tired of being the only one working my ass off and only affording for my son alone amd going broke all the time so i went to c 4 and crystal and tony are wonderful people and they will umderstamd so much what your going through. Finally a month and a half of helping me with my baby father they man up my ex and we g…

Brenda R.

2020-04-21

So grateful to have found Tony Coles and trust him to help me get through the court system quick and with eloquence! Highly recommend him!!!…

LeeAnne D.

2018-06-21

Im so glad I was reffered here when looking for help to get custody for my son. As soon as I walked in I was greeted and felt welcomed. I had someone in front of me quickly and ready to listen to my situation. They gave me all the resources, knowledge, and advice they can offer to help you get by during this difficult time. Ask for Tony Coles or Crystal Ervin they're outstanding! Thank you for everything.…

Louie O.

Thank you Tony and Crystal for helping me through a hard time back in 2019. Helped me get my divorce and full custody of my daughter. They are very patient, helpful, and understanding. When I had questions they would get back to me quickly. Then when I needed an actual court stamp on my documents they did it for me a year or 2 later, for free. Then when I needed another copy this year they helped me and printed it for free. Thank you for your ser…

Anay Chavez

2023-08-08

I can't say enough about my experience with C4. I came to them broken, and no one was willing to help. I had been quoted 7k and 10k by multiple attorneys.
Tony believed in me, and offered to help. He was honest, up front and patient. He only charged me a fraction of what everyone else said. My situation was settled quickly and easily.

If you are in a situation where you need help with documents, you should really call Tony first. I woul…

Darcie Lapalm

2023-02-08

My soon-to-be ex and I used C4 for mediation and preparation of our divorce agreement. I was very anxious the first time I went in, and Tony put me at ease. He is very responsive, a great listener, and very professional at all times. I was impressed with how he was able to help us come to an agreement that worked for everyone. He also prepared all the required documents for us. The cost was SO much less than an attorney would have been, which was…

Cynthia Rollins Spangler

2022-08-08

When I needed help to revise my Mother's family trust. Tony at C4 was more than helpful. He went the extra mile. He came to my house for the final signing with a Notary, and he didn't overcharge us for the great service he gave. I can highly recommend him to all my family and friends. I wouldn't use anyone else.…

Ed Johnson

Highly recommend. Tony and Crystal make a great team and have made the whole process less stressful. The cost of services are reasonable and they make sure that things get done in a timely manner.…

Erik Perez

2022-11-08

My husband and I had a consultation with Tony a couple day ago. although his firm wasn't able to help being the situation wasn't fightable enough. Tony still took the time with us, He was very professional and gave my husband and I great feedback.
We will definitely consider using him in the future if ever needed.
Thanks Tony!…

ricardo abadia

Tony is a great guy, he quickly handled all my paperwork issues and had me really prepared. I got the outcome I wanted and highly recommend the C4 legal Document team. 👍…

Paul Vasques

2022-10-08

I met Mr Tony Coles when I needed some legal documents look into, within 24 hours I had what I needed..nice staff, clean office easy to get to and parking. He's honest and pleasant to talk to.…

zoraida gelabert

I was in need of quick mediation services. Mediation through the court had a two month waiting list. Tony and Crystal were amazing. They got us right in, and helped my ex and I come to agreements that would’ve been impossible without them. They were friendly, professional, and fair to both parties. When I walked in I was nervous and lost, when I left I felt so much better about the whole situation. Great people and great service. I h…

Kayla Twomey

2018-08-08

Amazing service. I was appreciative that Tony did not use terminology I did not understand. He also explained terminology I did not understand. When you are under stress things don’t make sense at all! Everything is intimidating and it’s an emotional experience. Tony Coles Helps you get over those hurdles and stress. I highly recommend him to anybody that has trouble like I did! Trouble understanding the court process, trouble understanding form…

Martha Guerrero

Tony helped us navigate what can only be described as an atypical divorce. He was helpful and professional. There is no way we could have done this without his help. I would highly, highly recommended this agency to help others. Thank you Tony!!…

Eric Pirman

Angel 23

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Crystal and Tony! They were very helpful and understanding. They were great at responding to any questions I had. Thank you so much for all your hard work. I truly appreciate it…

Kristen Harvel

2020-08-08

I am so glad I chose to meet with a paralegal instead of an attorney. Tony Coles is so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. His expertise saved me so much time and money.…

Cindy Schneider

I got advice from Tony that I will use for my parents estate during my initial half hour consult. He was friendly and efficient.…

Laurie Gutierrez

You can’t go wrong using C4 Legal this is at least the fourth time I’ve been back needing either some personal or business advice or just were to get started, Tony and his team has always gone out of there way for me.…

Jerry Holladay

Tony is the best Mediator anyone can ever ask for. The price was reasonable too. Can't say enough good things.…

Josh Lazar

2019-08-08

C4 legal was professional, supportive and responsive to my case. I would recommend using thier services.
Thank You C4 Team!…

Needed legal advice and got it. Tony provided several options/scenarios, how and where they could help and provide support, and they did. Highly recommended…

Miranda Burford

Crystal was very helpful even though I didn't go through them after all she helped me and gave me answers…

Jesse Sanchez

Tony comes up with options, solutions and really helpful. Highly recommend.…

Traveler

2017-08-08

This team is a very professional and they will help you resolve any issue like they did to me…

Salvador Garcia

C4 Legal is great and very professional.…

Guillermo Chavez

Very professional and helpful!…

Alicia Perez

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Priscila Rivera

Tony and his staff helped me with a very difficult child custody case. I was very upset and I couldn't think about how my case would be resolved. I was very emotional and Tony understood my emotions and was able to help me calm down. My case was taking a toll on my life and I didn't know where to turn. When I met Tony he calmly informed me of the way I should go about moving forward with my case. I was also pleased that Tony allowed me to make pa…

Francis H.

2024-07-21

Big thank you to Tony Coles at C4 legal. Called his office and spoke with him the same day, no wait. He was able to handle things faster than I could have made an appointment with an attorney. He was informative, efficient and easy to talk and great at explaining the process. From beginning to end they flew through the process and it was done in no time. The longest part was waiting on the courts, but once they signed the order Tony had it to me …

Rice N.

2023-09-21

Ricardo A.

2023-08-21

My soon-to-be ex and I used C4 for mediation and preparation of our divorce agreement. I was very anxious the first time I went in, and Tony put me at ease. He is very responsive, a great listener, and very professional at all times. I was impressed with how he was able to help us come to an agreement that worked for everyone. The cost was SO much less than an attorney would have been , which was a win for everyone. I highly recommend C4 Legal As…

Cindy Rollins S.

2023-12-21

I had the privilege of working with both Tony and Crystal with my divorce process. Tony made a difficult process much smoother. The entire team's professionalism, expertise, and dedication to fairness were truly outstanding. They created an open and collaborative environment, ensuring both my ex-husband and I felt heard and respected. I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking a compassionate and efficient resolution to their divorce.…

Mary M.

2024-03-21

Well I'm so happy to see that with COVID-19 happening around us off and on in California that Tony and his staff are able to work and follow mandatory mandates and keep a terrific business going In my book that's dedication to their customers & existing clients like me. They were able like always to get me scheduled for an appointment and into the office ASAP and most importantly was able to resolve my problem in minutes that I was worrying about…

Jerry H.

2023-05-21

Tony and his team at C4 Legal are the only people I go to for Legal advice and I'm always using his services for my business and personal issues the price is right and his knowledge of everything is so vast it's incredible.…

2022-04-21

C4 Legal, Has come through again, Tony and his staff was able to get some of my personal forms done for me that I had no clue of where to start or who to ask, I was able to meet with the staff at C4 legal and they were able to handle all of the paperwork for me and getting it done the right way the first time gives me peace of mind.
They were Great!…

2019-07-21

Great pricing for the excellent work that they did for me personally and for my company. They set up my company to be a Corporation they knew just what they were doing, I had my Corporation up and running in no time, and if I need any extra help or questions they can set me up an appointment at a minimum fee.
Five Stars for sure.…

I would recommend Tony and Crystal if your looking to go through mediation. Tony was very professional and explained the process as we trudged through this ongoing divorce. He was quick to respond to the courts, while Crystal kept me in the loop of what was going on. I had a restraining order in my case, and without C4 Legal I wouldn't of known how to handle the paperwork or get emergency temporary spousal support. I was so emotional and couldn't…

Sherry P.

2023-03-21

This was our first time using them for paperwork. Very knowledgeable and gets things done in an appropriate time frame. We will be using again very soon…

2022-08-21

They did and EXCELLENT job handling our legal matters. Made it simple, we're totally professional and friendly. Reasonable price. Highly recommend!…

Steve O.

2021-06-21

Amazing service. I appreciative that Tony did not used terminology I did not understand at all. He also explained the meaning of terminology used in the Law/court system.

When you are under stress things don't make sense at all! Everything it intimidating and it's an emotional experience.

Tony Coles Helps you get over those hurdles and stress. I highly recommend him to anybody that has trouble like I did! Trouble understanding the…

Martha G.

2021-01-21

First I would just like to say Tony is great!
He helped me with a living trust.
He did a wonderful job of getting everything in order the way we wanted.
Explained it all step by step.
Went above and beyond filing the paperwork.
Friendly professional service A+
I would definitely recommend him when you need legal assistance.…

Scott C.

Three Essential Legal Documents Everyone Should Have

🔍 Review: Lazar Legal Solutions