101 Law Forms for Personal Use

by Leonard, Robin; Leonard, Robin; Warner, Ralph E.

• ISBN13: 9780873377089
• ISBN10: 0873377087
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-01
• Publisher: Nolo.Com

Summary

If you've ever pondered such intricacies as how to get your name off a tele marketers list, or how to formally outline your housekeeper's responsibilities, check out "101 Law Forms for Personal Use", which provides legal forms in plain English. --U.S. NEWS and WORLD REPORT

Table of Contents

I How to Use This Book
Filling in the Contracts and Forms	3	(1)
Editing the Forms	3	(3)
Describing People, Property and Events	6	(1)
Signing the Forms	6	(1)
Resolving Disputes	7	(2)
Do You Need a Lawyer?	9	(1)
Icons Used in This Book	9
Delegating Authority to Care for Children, Pets and Property
Temporary Guardianship Authorization for Care of Minor	2	(1)
Authorization for Minor's Medical Treatment	3	(1)
Authorization for Foreign Travel With Minor	3	(1)
Pet Care Agreement	4	(1)
Authorization to Drive a Motor Vehicle	5	(1)
Power of Attorney for Finances (Full Power)	5	(2)
Power of Attorney for Finances (Limited Power)	7	(2)
Notice of Revocation of Power of Attorney	9
Basic Estate Planning
Property Worksheet	2	(1)
Beneficiary Worksheet	2	(3)
Will for Adult With No Child(ren)	5	(1)
Will for Adult With Child(ren)	6	(1)
Will Codicil	7
Things to Do After Death: Documents for Executors
Request for Death Certificate	2	(1)
Notice to Creditor of Death	3	(1)
Notice to Stop Social Security Payments After a Death	3	(1)
General Notice of Death	4	(1)
Notice to Deceased's Homeowner's Insurance Company	4	(1)
Notice to Deceased's Vehicle Insurance Company	5
Renting Residential Real Estate
Apartment-Finding Service Checklist	2	(1)
Rental Application	3	(1)
Fixed-Term Residential Lease	3	(1)
Month-to-Month Residential Rental Agreement	3	(2)
Landlord-Tenant Agreement to Terminate Lease	5	(1)
Consent to Assignment of Lease	6	(1)
Landlord-Tenant Checklist	6	(1)
Notice of Needed Repairs	7	(1)
Tenant's Notice of Intent to Move Out	7	(1)
Demand for Return of Security Deposit	8
Borrowing of Lending Money
Loan Comparison Worksheet	2	(1)
Authorization to Conduct Credit Check	2	(2)
Monthly Payment Record	4	(2)
Promissory Note---Installment Payments With Interest	6	(1)
Promissory Note---Installment Payments With Interest and Balloon Payment	6	(1)
Promissory Note---Installment Payments Without Interest	7	(1)
Promissory Note---Lump Sum Payment With Interest	7	(1)
Promissory Note---Lump Sum Payment Without Interest	8	(1)
Cosigner Provision	8	(1)
Security Agreement Provision for Promissory Note	9	(1)
U.C.C. Financing Statement	9	(1)
Release of U.C.C. Financing Statement	10	(1)
Release of Security Interest	10	(1)
Agreement to Modify Promissory Note	10	(1)
Overdue Payment Demand	10	(1)
Demand to make Good on Bad Check	11
Buying a House
Ideal House Profile	6/2	(1)
House Priorities Worksheet	6/3	(1)
House Comparison Worksheet	6/4	(1)
Family Financial Statement	6/4	(1)
Monthly Carrying Costs Worksheet	6/6	(1)
Mortgage Rates and Terms Worksheet	6/8	(1)
Moving Checklist	6/11	(2)
Buying or Selling a Car, Dog or Other Personal Property
Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale	2	(1)
Boat Bill of Sale	3	(1)
Computer System Bill of Sale	3	(1)
General Bill of Sale	4	(1)
Bill of Sale for Dog	4
Renting Personal Property and Storing Goods
Personal Property Rental Agreement	2	(1)
Notice of Termination of Personal Property Rental Agreement	2	(1)
Storage Contract	3	(1)
Home Repairs and Maintenance
Home Maintenance Agreement	3	(1)
Home Repairs Agreement	3
Handling Personal Finances
Daily Expenses	2	(1)
Monthly Income	3	(1)
Monthly Budget	3	(1)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	4	(1)
Assignment of Rights	4	(1)
Notice to Terminate Joint Account	5	(1)
Notice to Stop Payment of Check	6	(1)
Request for Credit Report	6	(1)
Challenge Incorrect Credit Report Entry	7	(1)
Dispute Credit Card Charge	7	(1)
Demand Collection Agency Cease Contact	8
Dealing With Junk Mail and Telemarketing Calls
Notice to Remove Name From List	2	(1)
Notice to Add or Retain Name but Not Sell or Trade It	3	(1)
Telemarketing Phone Call Log	3	(1)
Notice to Put Name on ``Do Not Call'' List	4	(1)
Demand for Damages for Excessive Calls	4
Hiring Child Care, Elder Care or Household Help
Child Care Agreement	3	(2)
Child Care Instructions	5	(1)
Elder Care Agreement	6	(1)
Housekeeping Services Agreement	6
Living Together
Agreement to Keep Property Separate	2	(1)
Agreement for a Joint Purchase	3	(1)
Agreement to Share Property	4	(1)
Declaration of Legal Name Change	4
Settling Legal Disputes
Demand Letter	2	(1)
Request for Refund or Repair of Goods Under Warranty	3	(2)
Accident Claim Worksheet	5	(2)
General Release	7	(1)
General Mutual Release	7	(1)
Release for Damage to Real Estate	7	(1)
Release for Property Damage in Auto Accident	8	(1)
Release for Personal Injury	8	(1)
Mutual Release of Contract Claims	8
Miscellaneous Forms for Personal Use
Complaint Letter	2	(1)
Notice of Insurance Claim	3	(1)
Notice to Cancel Certain Contracts	4	(1)
Cancel Membership or Subscription Notice	5	(1)
Request to Begin Special Education Process	5	(2)
Request for Birth Certificate	7
Appendices
A Using the Forms CD-ROM
B Tear-Out Forms
Index