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Getting the right legal forms can cost you thousands of dollars in attorney’s fees-but using the wrong forms can cost you even more. The Complete Book of Personal Legal Forms provides you with over 110 common forms everyone can use.
Complete with step-by-step instructions, sample forms and additional clauses to make the forms specific to your situation, you can quickly and confidently respond to any situation that needs attention. Easily complete any one of the following:
--Deeds
--Real Estate Sales Contract
--Roommate Agreement
--Leases
--Promissory Notes
--Request for Credit Report
--ID Theft Affidavit
--Bills of Sale
--Child Care Authorization
--Premarital Agreement
--Separation Agreement
--Birth Certificate Request
--Wills
--Trusts
--Powers of Attorney
--Living Will
--Employment Application
--Household Help Agreement
--Independent Contractor Agreement
--Covenant Not to Sue
--Affidavit
--Contracts
--Freedom of Information Request
--Mailing List Name Removal

Table of Contents

Table of Forms -
How to Use the CD-ROM -
Using Self-Help Law Books -
Introduction -

Chapter 1:Basics of Legal Forms -
Forms in Chapter:
-Contract
-Addendum to Contract
-Amendment to Contract
-Assignment of Contract
-Termination of Contract
Types of Legal Forms -
Contracts -
-Mutual Agreement -
-Oral Contracts
-Statute of Frauds
-Sample Simple Contract
-Addendum to Contract -
-Sample Addendum to Contract
-Amending a Contract -
-Sample Amendment to Contract
-Assigning a Contract -
-Sample Letter: Notice of Assignment of a Contract
-Terminating a Contract
-Sample Letter: Agreement to Terminate
-Sample Letter: Notice of Breach
-Right of Rescission
Title Transfer and Acknowledgment
Authorization
Components of Legal Forms -
Duplicate Copies -
-Duplicate Originals -
Seals -
Signatures -
-Spouses
-Sole Proprietorships
Sample Signature of a Sole Proprietor of Business
-Corporations
Sample Corporate Signature (one officer)
Sample Corporate Signature (under seal)
-General Partnerships
Sample General Partnership Signature
-Limited Liability Partnerships
-Limited Partnerships
Sample Limited Partnership Signature
-Limited Liability Companies
Sample Limited Liability Company Signature
Witnesses -
Notaries and Acknowledgments -
Sample Acknowledgment by an Individual
Sample Acknowledgment by a Corporation
Facsimile and Email Acceptance -

Chapter 2:Family Legal Forms -
Forms in Chapter:
-Cohabitation Agreement
-Family Contract of Adult Child Living with Parents
-Premarital Agreement
-Marital Agreement -
-Notice of Name Change
-Separation Agreement
-Divorce Settlement
-Delegation of Parental Responsibility
-Child Authorization
-Authorization for Child to Travel
-Pet Care Agreement
-Official Mail Forwarding Change of Address Order
-Address Change Notice to Contacts
-Change of Address Notice (to IRS)
-Birth or Death Certificate Request
-Application for U.S. Passport
-Passport Renewal(Application for U.S. Passport by Mail)
-Application for Social Security Card
Living Together
-Cohabitation Agreement
-Family Contracts
Premarital Agreements
Marital Agreements
Separation Agreements
Divorce Settlements
Care of Children
Care of Pets
Address Change
Birth and Death Certificates
Passport Application
Social Security Number

Chapter 3:Forms for Estate Planning
Forms in Chapter:
-Asset and Beneficiary List
Will—Spouse and Children
-Will—Spouse and No Children
-Will—Children and No Spouse
-Will—No Spouse and No Children
-Will—Codicil
-Living Trust
-Living Trust—Schedule of Assets
-Declaration of Joint Property
-Declaration of Separate Property
-Living Trust—Amendment
-Living Trust—Termination
-General Power of Attorney
-Specific Power of Attorney
-Revocation of Power of Attorney
-Health Care Power of Attorney
-Living Will
-Uniform Donor Card
-Notice of Death to Social Security Administration
Will
-Self-Proving Statement
-Codicil
Avoiding Probate
-Joint Property
-Totten Trust
-Formal Trust
-Personal Property
Sample Declaration of Joint Property
Power of Attorney
Sample Specific Power of Attorney
-Health Care Power of Attorney
Living Will
Anatomical Gifts (Organ Donation)
Social Security

Chapter 4:Financial Legal Forms
Forms in Chapter:
-Receipt
-Promissory Note—Lump Payment
-Promissory Note—Amortized with Guarantee
-Promissory Note—Payable on Demand
-Authorization to Check Credit
-Guarantee
-Request for Credit Report
-Request for Correction of Credit Report
-Denial of Debt
-Request to Stop Harassment on Debt
-Satisfaction and Release of Judgment
-Notice of Lost Credit Card
-Request to Cancel Credit Card
-ID Theft Affidavit
-Request for Forbearance on Loan
-Request for Consolidation of Loans
-Notice of Death of Debtor
Receipt
Sample Receipt
Promissory Note
-Amortization
-Interest
-Negotiability
-Guarantee
-Sample Guarantee
-Security
Forms for Credit Matters
-Credit Report
-Sample Request for Correction of Credit Report
-Dealing with Debts
-Judgments
-Credit Cards
-Identity Theft
-Loans
-Social Security

Chapter 5:Personal Property Forms
Forms in Chapter:
-Request for Quotation
-Bill of Sale—with Warranty
-Bill of Sale
-Chattel Mortgage
-UCC-1 Financing Statement
-UCC-3 Financing Statement Amendment
-Receipt for Personal Property
Placing an Order
Sample Request for Quotation
Buying and Selling
Sample Bill of Sale
Installment Sales
-Forms
Loaning Property

Chapter 6: Real Estate Forms
Forms in Chapter:
-Real Estate Sales Contract
-Warranty Deed
-Quitclaim Deed
-Assignment of Mortgage
-Satisfaction of Mortgage
-Option Agreement
-Exercise of Option
-Rental Application
-Inspection Report
-Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint (Rental)
-House Lease—Set Term
-House Lease—Month-to-Month
-Apartment Rental Agreement—Set Term
-Apartment Rental Agreement—Month-to-Month
-Pet Agreement
-Amendment to Lease Agreement
-Lease Assignment
-Consent to Sublease
-Roommate Agreement
-Notice to Landlord to Make Repairs
-Annual Letter—Continuation of Tenancy
-Letter to Vacating Tenant
-Notice of Intent to Vacate at End of Lease
-Demand for Return of Security Deposit
-Waiver and Assumption of Risk
-Declaration of Homestead
Buying and Selling Real Estate
-Real Estate Contract
-Sample Real Estate Sales Contract
-Real Estate Deed
Financing Real Estate
-Mortgage or Deed of Trust
-Real Estate Options
Leasing and Renting Real Estate
-Rental Application
-Property Inspections
-Lead-Based Paint
-Lease Agreement
-Pets
-Amendment to Lease
-Sample Amendment to Lease Agreement
-Lease Assignments and Subleases
-Sample Lease Assignment
-Sample Landlord’s Consent to Sublease
Roommates
Sample Roommate Agreement
Tenant Maintenance Problems
Expiring Leases
-Security Deposits
Waiver and Assumption of Risk
Declaration of Homestead

Chapter 7:Employment Forms
Forms in Chapter:
-Application for Employment
-Authorization to Release Employment Information
-Verification of Education
-Verification of Licensure
-Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9)
-Application for Employer Identification Number (SS-4)
-Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate (W-4)
-Household Help Agreement
-Determination of Worker Status (SS-8)
-Independent Contractor Agreement
-Modification of Independent Contractor Agreement
-Termination of Independent Contractor Agreement
Employees
-Background Checks
-Taxes
-Employment Agreement
Independent Contractors
-Contractor Agreement
-Sample Independent Contractor Agreement
-Changes to Contract

Chapter 8:Miscellaneous Forms
Forms in Chapter:
-Affidavit
-Arbitration Agreement
-Mediation Agreement
-Covenant Not to Sue
-Accident Worksheet
-General Release
-Specific Release
-Mutual Release
-Request for Information under the Freedom of Information Act
-Mailing List Name Removal
-Request to Stop Telephone Solicitations
Affidavit
Sample Affidavit
Dispute Resolution
-Arbitration
-Sample Contract Clause: Arbitration of Disputes (organization rules)
-Sample Contract Clause: Arbitration of Disputes (arbitrator selected by parties)
-Sample Arbitration Agreement
-Mediation
-Sample Mediation Agreement
Covenant Not to Sue
Sample Covenant Not to Sue
Accidents
Discharging Liability (After It Arises)
Sample General Release
Sample Specific Release
Sample Mutual Release
Freedom of Information Act Request
Unwanted Solicitations

Index

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