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Apr 26, 2018

Car Rental Agreement

When drafting your document you need to clearly identify the vehicle and, quite importantly, what the vehicle may NOT be used for.

You also need to specify all the costs the Renter will be liable for as well as the rental period. For example, would you charge extra to get rid of tobacco odors in the car?

Take a look at our free template and modify it to suit your requirements.

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Apr 23, 2018

Permission to Make Reprints of a Photographer's Work

If you hired a photographer to capture images of your wedding (for example) you may argue that since you paid for the work, you may make as many copies as you wish.

A lab or photo store may not agree with this and may demand a "copyright release form" for fear of being held liable when making unauthorized reproductions.

It's a good idea to get this document in place before your event!

If your photographer does not supply it, get a free copy here:

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Apr 20, 2018

Reduce the Risk When Extending a Loan

There are a couple of ways to help ensure the repayment of a loan:

• Enter into a Security Agreement where goods are pledged as collateral or security against a loan;
• Enter into a Guaranty Agreement with a third party who undertakes to assume full responsibility for the loan, should the original borrower(s) default.

We've drafted a variety of free promissory notes to make provision for collateral kept by either the borrower or lender, the co-signing of a loan agreement or a separate agreement with a guarantor.

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Apr 18, 2018

Tutoring Contract - How to Formalize Your Agreement

As tutor there are a couple of things you need to protect yourself against in a written agreement:

• Cancellation of lessons by either party
• Late arrival
• Obligations of both parties
• Unreasonable expectations, etc.

Our free template will give you a good starting point for your contract!

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Apr 16, 2018

Your Last Will and Testament

It may be confusing when looking at a standard template to decide exactly how to adapt it for your specific circumstances.

With that in mind, we've created a number of free legal will forms to cater for:

• Married people with minor children OR adult children OR both or with no children;
• Single people with adult children or no children;
  
  Etc.

Our templates also make provision for bequests to charitable organizations and non-family members as well as any special requests you may have regarding your remains.

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Apr 13, 2018

The Importance of Employment Contracts

Having the right contracts in place in the workplace not only defines and protects the rights of the employer and employee, it can also protect the rights and assets of the company.

Clauses that cover non-disclosure, copyright, patent rights, restraint of trade etc. need to be in place where necessary.

Supporting documents such as employee evaluations and warning letters which show correct procedure before dismissal, are invaluable in case of disputes.

The above free employment forms are available here:

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Apr 11, 2018

Boat Rental Agreement

Apart from specifying the rental rate and time period, you would want the person renting your boat to agree in writing not to:

• Overload the vessel with either passengers or cargo beyond its rated capacity
• Use the boat in a race or competition
• Use the boat for any illegal activity
  
  ...and more.

Our free template can assist you in drafting your own agreement.

And one more important matter - consult with a reputable company to have the right insurances in place!

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Apr 09, 2018

Work Made for Hire

Employers, employees and freelancers all need to understand their rights when it comes to "work-for-hire".

We address some of the important issues such as:

• Who owns the Copyright?
• What are Moral Rights and can they be waived?
• WHEN do you need a Work for Hire Agreement?
  
  ...and more.

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Apr 06, 2018

Free Affidavit Forms and Templates

There are so many instances where we have need of an affidavit to give statements under oath or attest to facts under penalty of perjury.

Affidavits generally follow a standard format in most countries so it is actually quite simple to show you how to write an affidavit.

We also provide a variety of commonly used free affidavit forms which you can download and edit to suit:

• Affidavit of Loss
• Affidavit of Domicile or Residence.

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Apr 04, 2018

Motorcycle Bill of Sale

You may need a written bill of sale if you want to transfer ownership or title.

The forms supplied by your DMV are geared to record the financial details for tax purposes and do not necessarily record the terms and conditions between buyer and seller.

Our free bill of sale template is aimed to protect buyer and seller and record details such as warranty, "as-is" disclaimer, transfer of risk etc.

Get your free legal form here:

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Apr 02, 2018

What is a Testamentary Trust?

Creating a testamentary trust can be an ideal solution in a number of instances:

• Where the beneficiary is a minor who cannot as yet control the inheritance;
• Where a beneficiary may be a drug addict and the testator wishes to place control of the assets with a trustee;
• Where a testator wishes to create a charitable trust,
  etc.

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Mar 29, 2018

Lease Renewal Made Easy

Executing lengthy documents is nobody's favorite pastime. Especially when it's not necessary!

The only aspects that may change when renewing a lease could be an increased rental and perhaps the period of the lease.

Even so, it is easy to make provision for any amendments such as allowance of pets, addition of parking space etc. Thereafter the terms and conditions of the original agreement would remain in force.

Grab your free template (and other landlord forms) here:

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Mar 28, 2018

Do You Have an Updated Will in Place?

We all agree that it's important to make time to get our affairs in order.

Making a will is one of those tasks that you should not leave for "tomorrow". Especially when your circumstances change e.g.:

• Getting married (or divorced)
• Welcoming a new member to your family
• Acquiring new assets and selling of others

Take a look at our selection of free Last Will and Testament templates to assist you with streamlining your thoughts and compiling your document.

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Mar 26, 2018

How Do You Revoke a Power of Attorney?

A power of Attorney will automatically expire:

• Upon the date stated in the document
• When the person who made the POA dies
• When the person who made the POA becomes mentally incompetent UNLESS it is a durable / lasting power of attorney.

You do not need to wait for any of the above to happen and do not need to give a reason to revoke the Power of Attorney.

Use our free Revocation Template supplied here:

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Mar 23, 2018

Who Owns the Right to Intellectual Property in the Workplace?

The employer may argue that he/she automatically owns the right to creations or inventions under the "work-for-hire" doctrine.

Would that hold true for independent contractors, consultants etc. employed by the company?

It is therefore very important for employers to have a written agreement in place, should a dispute arise.

Make use of our free template here:

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