101 Law Forms for Personal Use

by Warner, Ralph

• ISBN13: 9781413303711
• ISBN10: 1413303714
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-31
• Publisher: Nolo

Summary

Like it or not- the law affects every aspect of our lives-- Whether selling a car- expanding a kitchen or hiring childcare- people need to look out for their time- interest and money-- Putting it in writing protects their rights and helps avoid misunderstandings- headaches-and potential lawsuits--- This book contains 101 clearly written forms covering the legal issues they are most likely to face everyday- including---- bills of sale for buying and selling personal property_promissory notes for borrowing and lending money_ basic will form_contracts for in-home child care and authorizations for when children are in other's care_general Power of Attorney form_releases to settle disputes_contracts for home repair and remodeling_and much more---All forms are provided as tear-outs and on CD-ROM

Author Biography

Ralph Warner helped found Nolo in 1971, and is one of the recognized pioneers of the self-help law movement. He is the author and co-author of many books Robin Leonard is the author and co-author of many bestsellers

Table of Contents

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
Form 1: Temporary Guardianship Authorization for Care of Minor	2	(1)
Form 2: Authorization for Minor's Medical Treatment	3	(1)
Form 3: Authorization for Foreign Travel With Minor	3	(1)
Form 4: Housesitting Instructions	4	(1)
Form 5: Children's Carpool Agreement	4	(1)
Form 6: Pet Care Agreement	5	(1)
Form 7: Authorization to Drive a Motor Vehicle	6	(1)
Form 8: Power of Attorney for Finances (Limited Power)	6	(2)
Form 9: Power of Attorney for Real Estate	8	(5)
Form 10: Notice of Revocation of Power of Attorney	13
Basic Estate Planning
Form 11: Property Worksheet	2	(1)
Form 12: Beneficiary Worksheet	2	(3)
Form 13: Will for Adult With No Child(ren)	5	(1)
Form 14: Will for Adult With Child(ren)	6	(1)
Form 15: Will Codicil	7
Things to Do After a Death: Documents for Executors
Form 16: Request for Death Certificate	2	(1)
Form 17: Notice to Creditor of Death	3	(1)
Form 18: Notice to Stop Social Security Payments After a Death	3	(1)
Form 19: General Notice of Death	4	(1)
Form 20: Obituary Information Fact Sheet	4	(1)
Form 21: Notice to Deceased's Homeowner's Insurance Company	5	(1)
Form 22: Notice to Deceased's Vehicle Insurance Company	5
Renting a Place to Live
Form 23: Apartment-Finding Service Checklist	2	(1)
Form 24: Rental Application	3	(1)
Form 25: Fixed-Term Residential Lease	3	(1)
Form 26: Month-to-Month Residential Rental Agreement	3	(2)
Form 27: Landlord-Tenant Agreement to Terminate Lease	5	(1)
Form 28: Consent to Assignment of Lease	6	(1)
Form 29: Landlord-Tenant Checklist	6	(1)
Form 30: Notice of Needed Repairs	7	(1)
Form 31: Tenant's Notice of Intent to Move Out	7	(1)
Form 32: Demand for Return of Security Deposit	8
Borrowing or Lending Money
Form 33: Loan Comparison Worksheet	2	(1)
Form 34: Authorization to Check Credit and Employee References	2	(2)
Form 35: Monthly Payment Record	4	(2)
Form 36: Promissory Note---Installment Payments With Interest	6	(1)
Form 37: Promissory Note---Installment Payments With Interest and Balloon Payment	7	(1)
Form 38: Promissory Note---Installment Payments Without Interest	7	(1)
Form 39: Promissory Note---Lump Sum Payment With Interest	7	(1)
Form 40: Promissory Note---Lump Sum Payment Without Interest	8	(1)
Form 41: Cosigner Provision	8	(1)
Form 42: Security Agreement Provision for Promissory Note	9	(1)
Form 43: Security Agreement	9	(1)
Form 44: U.C.C. Financing Statement	10	(1)
Form 45: Release of U.C.C. Financing Statement	10	(1)
Form 46: Agreement to Modify Promissory Note	11	(1)
Form 47: Overdue Payment Demand	11	(1)
Form 48: Demand to Make Good on Bad Check	11
Buying a House
Form 49: Ideal House Profile	2	(1)
Form 50: House Priorities Worksheet	3	(1)
Form 51: House Comparison Worksheet	4	(1)
Form 52: Family Financial Statement	4	(2)
Form 53: Monthly Carrying Costs Worksheet	6	(2)
Form 54: Mortgage Rates and Terms Worksheet	8	(3)
Form 55: Moving Checklist	11
Buying or Selling a Car, Dog, or Other Personal Property
Form 56: Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale	2	(1)
Form 57: Boat Bill of Sale	3	(1)
Form 58: Computer System Bill of Sale	3	(1)
Form 59: General Bill of Sale	4	(1)
Form 60: Bill of Sale for Dog	4
Renting Personal Property and Storing Goods
Form 61: Personal Property Rental Agreement	2	(1)
Form 62: Notice of Termination of Personal Property Rental Agreement	2	(1)
Form 63: Storage Contract	3	(1)
Home Repairs and Maintenance
Form 64: Home Maintenance Agreement	3	(1)
Form 65: Home Repairs Agreement	3	(1)
Form 66: Contractor Mid-Job Worksheet	4
Handling Personal Finances
Form 67: Daily Expenses	2	(1)
Form 68: Monthly Income	2	(1)
Form 69: Monthly Budget	3	(1)
Form 70: Statement of Assets and Liabilities	4	(1)
Form 71: Assignment of Rights	4	(1)
Form 72: Notice to Terminate Joint Account	5	(1)
Form 73: Notice to Stop Payment of Check	6	(1)
Form 74: Request for Credit Report	6	(1)
Form 75: Dispute Incorrect Credit Report Entry	7	(1)
Form 76: Dispute Credit Card Charge	8	(1)
Form 77: Demand Collection Agency Cease Contact	9
Dealing With Junk Mail and Telemarketing Calls
Form 78: Notice to Remove Name From List	3	(2)
Form 79: Notice to Add or Retain Name but Not Sell or Trade It	5	(1)
Form 80: Telemarketing Phone Call Log	5	(1)
Form 81: Notice to Put Name on Company's ``Do Not Call'' List	6	(1)
Form 82: Demand for Damages for Excessive Calls	6
Hiring Child Care, Elder Care or Household Help
Form 83: Child Care Agreement	3	(2)
Form 84: Child Care Instructions	5	(1)
Form 85: Elder Care Agreement	6	(1)
Form 86: Housekeeping Services Agreement	6
Living Together
Form 87: Agreement to Keep Property Separate	2	(1)
Form 88: Agreement for a Joint Purchase	3	(1)
Form 89: Agreement to Share Property	4	(1)
Form 90: Declaration of Legal Name Change	4
Settling Legal Disputes
Form 91: Demand Letter	2	(1)
Form 92: Online Auction Buyer Demand Letter	3	(1)
Form 93: Request for Refund or Repair of Goods Under Warranty	3	(2)
Form 94: Accident Claim Worksheet	5	(2)
Form 95: General Release	7	(1)
Form 96: General Mutual Release	8	(1)
Form 97: Release for Damage to Real Estate	8	(1)
Form 98: Release for Property Damage in Auto Accident	8	(1)
Form 99: Release for Personal Injury	8	(1)
Form 100: Mutual Release of Contract Claims	9
Miscellaneous Forms for Personal Use
Form 101: Complaint Letter	2	(1)
Form 102: Notice of Insurance Claim	3	(1)
Form 103: Notice to Cancel Certain Contracts	4	(1)
Form 104: Cancel Membership or Subscription Notice	5	(1)
Form 105: Request to Begin Special Education Process	5	(2)
Form 106: Identity Theft Worksheet	7
Appendixes
A. Using the Forms CD-ROM
B. Tear-Out Forms
Index