Affordable Legal Document Preparation Services

HomeTrust provides affordable preparation of California living trusts, deeds, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related estate documents. With predictable pricing, direct personal service, and California-specific knowledge, Marco Mariani helps homeowners and families organize their plans, fund eligible assets, and pursue probate avoidance without navigating a traditional law-firm process. Consultations are free and available before payment.

HomeTrust document preparer reviewing estate planning papers with a homeowner

Our Legal Document Preparation Services

HomeTrust prepares California-specific estate documents and supports trust funding, signing, recording, and updates.

Living Trust Preparation

Prepare California revocable living trusts for individuals who want to manage assets, provide for beneficiaries, maintain privacy, and pursue probate avoidance.

Joint Living Trusts

Prepare joint living trusts for married couples or partners who want to address jointly owned property, asset management, and distribution instructions.

Trust Deed Preparation

Prepare deeds needed to transfer a home or other California real estate into an existing or newly prepared living trust, including trust-funding guidance.

Power Of Attorney

Prepare durable financial powers of attorney that designate someone to handle financial and related affairs if the client becomes unable to do so.

Healthcare Directives

Prepare advance healthcare directives that document medical wishes and appoint someone to make healthcare decisions during incapacity.

Trust Amendments

Prepare amendments and corrective documents for existing living trusts when beneficiaries, trustees, property details, or family circumstances change.

California-Specific Guidance

Clear Documents For Important Decisions

HomeTrust helps California homeowners and families prepare essential estate documents with a straightforward, personal approach. Services can include living trusts, pour-over wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, amendments, and deeds for trust funding. Marco Mariani provides direct communication, predictable pricing, and practical guidance for transferring eligible homes and accounts into a trust while supporting probate avoidance and privacy.

Completed estate planning documents arranged for signing
More Than 10,000 Trusts

Trust Built Over Time

HomeTrust brings decades of direct experience preparing California trusts and supporting generational transfers.

"He is very knowledgeable, open, honest and professional. Always available and approachable — there are no dumb questions with him. His word is his bond. He has some 10,000 clients and we are number 10,001 and very satisfied."

Michael H.

"Just had Jim and Marco prepare my living trust. Such an awesome experience. Great communication, very knowledgeable, efficient, affordable and friendly. Great people. Will refer to family and friends!"

Tina H.

"Called at a moment's notice to aid with the estate of my mother-in-law. His video of my mother-in-law expressing her wishes is something my wife and her grandchildren will always cherish. Timely, professional, giving much more than fair value for services rendered."

Chris M.

"He is very knowledgeable, open, honest and professional. Always available and approachable — there are no dumb questions with him. His word is his bond. He has some 10,000 clients and we are number 10,001 and very satisfied."

Michael H.

"Just had Jim and Marco prepare my living trust. Such an awesome experience. Great communication, very knowledgeable, efficient, affordable and friendly. Great people. Will refer to family and friends!"

Tina H.

"Called at a moment's notice to aid with the estate of my mother-in-law. His video of my mother-in-law expressing her wishes is something my wife and her grandchildren will always cherish. Timely, professional, giving much more than fair value for services rendered."

Chris M.

"He is very knowledgeable, open, honest and professional. Always available and approachable — there are no dumb questions with him. His word is his bond. He has some 10,000 clients and we are number 10,001 and very satisfied."

Michael H.

"Just had Jim and Marco prepare my living trust. Such an awesome experience. Great communication, very knowledgeable, efficient, affordable and friendly. Great people. Will refer to family and friends!"

Tina H.

"Called at a moment's notice to aid with the estate of my mother-in-law. His video of my mother-in-law expressing her wishes is something my wife and her grandchildren will always cherish. Timely, professional, giving much more than fair value for services rendered."

Chris M.
The HomeTrust Difference

Why Choose HomeTrust?

Practical California document preparation from an experienced, licensed professional.

Licensed Assistant

Marco is a County of San Diego Licensed Document Assistant, LDA #231, serving California homeowners.

Deep Experience

More than 33 years of experience and over 10,000 California trusts prepared for families.

Personal Service

Communicate directly with Marco instead of routing questions through a call center or large firm.

Predictable Pricing

Flat-rate options and clear service details help California clients understand document preparation costs.

Meet The HomeTrust Team

Personal guidance from founder and document preparer Marco Mariani.

Portrait of Marco Mariani, Licensed Document Assistant at HomeTrust

Marco Mariani

Licensed Document Assistant, LDA #231

Marco Mariani is a California Licensed Document Assistant (LDA #231) with 33 years of experience serving homeowners and families throughout San Diego County. As the founder and operator of HomeTrust, Marco specializes in preparing California-specific living trust packages, including revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, durable powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives. Since 1992, he has personally prepared more than 10,000 California trusts and completed over 3,000 generational transfers, guiding clients through trust funding and deed preparation to help avoid probate. Marco is known for providing direct, personal service rather than routing clients through a call center, ensuring every homeowner understands their trust and feels confident their estate plan is properly established and funded.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do document preparers charge?

Fees vary by document and package. HomeTrust lists an individual revocable living trust package starting at $409 / settlor plus recording and notary fees per Settlor, and $618 plus those fees for a complete joint living trust package. Power of attorney preparation is documented at $299 to $409. A free consultation is available before payment so the requested documents and costs can be discussed.

What does affordable legal document preparation include?

Is HomeTrust a law firm or an attorney?

How long does living trust document preparation take?

Can HomeTrust help put my home into a living trust?

Can existing trusts be updated or corrected?

Does HomeTrust provide mobile notary services?

Can document preparation help avoid probate?

Still Have Questions About Documents?

Speak directly with HomeTrust about your preparation needs and next steps.

California Service Areas

HomeTrust serves homeowners and families across San Diego and surrounding California counties.

San Diego County

Primary Service Area

California Documents

California Experience

Personal Service

Direct Support

Do We Serve Your California Area?

Contact HomeTrust to discuss document preparation and scheduling by request.

Licensed & Experienced

Awards and Recognition

Licensed Document Assistant credential for HomeTrust

LDA #231 License

County of San Diego Licensed Document Assistant credential.

HomeTrust experience recognition

33 Years Experience

Document preparation experience beginning in 1992.

HomeTrust trust preparation experience recognition

Trust Preparation Record

More than 10,000 California trusts prepared.

Prepare Your Documents With Confidence

Tell HomeTrust what you need prepared and receive direct guidance about consultation, pricing, and next steps.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 619-701-2764.