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Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Debt

Challenge Incorrect Credit Report Entry

Use this form to correct erroneous information in your credit report.

Clean Up Your Credit File

Bad credit? Download this easy-to-use eFormKit and get back on the road to financial freedom.

Demand Collection Agency Cease Contact

This easy-to-use form will prevent collection agencies from harassing you.

Demand for Overdue Payment on Promissory Note

Use this form if you need to start the formal process of recouping money you lent to someone who isn't making good on payments.

Dispute Credit Card Charge

The form and information you need to dispute a credit charge.

Keep the Tax Collector at Bay

This indispensable eFormKit contains everything you need to protect your rights and assets when the IRS comes calling.

Notice to Stop Payment of Check

Need to stop a check from being cashed? This easy-to-use form will do the job for you.

Notice to Terminate Joint Account

If you need to close an account that you share with someone else, this is the form for you.

Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Installment Payments With Balloon Payment)

Use this form when lending money that will be repaid with small installment payments, followed by a final large payout.

Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Installment Payments With Interest)

Use this form when lending money that will be repaid over time and with interest.

Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Installment Payments Without Interest)

Use this form when lending money that will be repaid over time without interest.

Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Lump-Sum Payment With Interest)

Use this form when lending money that will be repaid, with interest, at a particular time.

Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Lump-Sum Payment Without Interest)

Use this form when lending money that will be repaid at a particular time without interest.

Request for Credit Report

Need to see a copy of your credit report? Use this form to get one.

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

If you need to know your net worth, use this step-by-step form to figure it out!

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Business, LLCs & Corporations

Amend Corporate Articles & Bylaws

Make and record changes to your Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws with these easy-to-use eForms.

Amendment of Commercial Lease

The form and plain-English instructions you need to legally amend a lease.

Amendment to Contract

The form and plain-English instructions you need to legally amend a contract.

Assignment of Commercial Lease

Want to give up your lease to another business? Use this form.

Assignment of Rights

This easy-to-use form lets you transfer money or property owed to you to another person.

Attachment to Commercial Lease

Everything you need to create a legal attachment to a lease.

Attachment to Contract

Everything you need to create a legal attachment to a contract.

Authorization to Check Credit and Employment References

Before you lend money to someone, get permission to check his or her credit.

Best Legal Entity for a One-Person Business

An eGuide to the pros and cons of each type of business: LLC, corporation and sole proprietorship.

Bill of Sale for Goods

Transfer ownership of goods to your buyer, easily and legally.

Commercial Gross Lease

Everything businesses and landlords need to create their own gross lease.

Commercial Net Lease for Entire Building

Everything businesses and landlords need to create their own net lease for a building.

Commercial Net Lease for Part of Building

Everything businesses and landlords need to create their own net lease for a space within a building.

Commercial Sublease

If you wish to sublease space to another business, this is the form you need.

Confidentiality (Nondisclosure) Agreement

Employees can hurt your business if they leak its vital information. This easy-to-use form helps you prevent such leaks.

Consent of Directors

Everything your corporation's directors need to cast their votes without a meeting.

Consent of LLC Members

Provide the members of your limited liability company with an alternative -- and often easier -- way to vote.

Consent of Shareholders

Provide your corporation's shareholders with an alternative -- and often easier -- way to vote.

Consignment Contract

The contract you need if you sell goods through consignment.

Contract for Manufacture of Goods

Use this contract if your buyer wants you to create or customize goods.

Contract With Independent Contractor

Everything you need to create a legal contract with a freelancer or consultant.

Corporate Bylaws

Everything you need to create the document that governs daily operations of a corporation.

Corporate Loans: Create Promissory Notes

Document director and shareholder loan approvals with these 27 resolutions and promissory notes.

Corporate Minutes: Approve & Document Decisions

All the downloadable and easy-to-use forms you need to call essential corporate meetings and document the results.

Corporate Stock: Issue Shares & Pay Dividends

Approve the issuance of new shares in your corporation or the payment of cash and stock to shareholders with these 19 easy-to-use eForms.

Demand to Make Good on Bad Check

If you were stuck with a bad check, use this form to demand payment.

Equipment Rental Contract

Everything you need to create a legal contract with someone who rents equipment from you.

Extension of Commercial Lease

If you and your landlord agree, you can extend your current lease with this easy-to-use form.

How to Do Business Outside Your State

If you run an LLC or corporation that conducts business over state lines, this eGuide is for you.

Landlord's Consent to Commercial Sublease

You probably need your landlord's permission to sublease to another business -- use this form to get it.

License & Merchandise Creative Art

If you are licensing your art, or want someone else's art to grace your products, here's everything you need to draw up a licensing agreement.

LLC Operating Agreement for Single-Member LLC

Everything you need to establish the internal rules of your single-member limited liability company.

Minutes of Directors' Meeting

Record the decisions of your corporation's directors, quickly and easily.

Minutes of LLC Meeting

Everything you need to record decisions made by members of your limited liability company.

Minutes of Shareholders' Meeting

Everything you need to record the decisions of your corporation's shareholders.

Nonprofit Corporations: Tax Exemption

Get the legal lowdown on what makes a nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income taxes with this user-friendly eGuide.

Notice of Directors' Meeting

Inform your corporation's directors of upcoming meetings with this easy-to-use notice.

Notice of Exercise of Commercial Lease Option

The form you need to let your landlord know you'll be sticking around.

Notice of LLC Meeting

Inform the members of your limited liability company of upcoming meetings with this easy-to-use notice.

Notice of Shareholders' Meeting

The form and plain-English instructions you need to inform shareholders of a company meeting.

Pre-Incorporation Agreement

An easy-to-use first step to incorporating a business, packed with jargon-free information.

Promissory Note for Business Loan (Amortized Payments)

Everything you need to lend or borrow money, using amortized payments.

Promissory Note for Business Loan (Balloon Payment)

Everything you need to lend or borrow money, to be repaid with a lower monthly amount and a balloon payment at the end.

Promissory Note for Business Loan (Interest-Only Payments)

Everything you need to lend or borrow money, to be repaid with interest only until the end of the loan.

Promissory Note for Business Loan (Lump-Sum Payment)

Everything you need to lend or borrow money, to be repaid with one single payment.

Protect Your Artwork

This eFormKit will help you sort out the legal issues involved in the ownership, protection and transfer of visual artworks.

Safely and Legally Hire Independent Contractors

All the easy-to-use forms and step-by-step instructions you need to hire independent contractors.

Sales Contract -- Installment Payments

Use this sales contract if a buyer will be paying you in installments.

Sales Contract -- Lump Sum Payment

Create your own sales contract, quickly and easily.

Security Agreement for Business Loan

The form and instructions you need to secure money lent to a business.

Security Agreement for Sale of Goods

Everything you need to secure your rights to goods sold to a buyer, in case the buyer defaults later on.

Shareholder Proxy

Inform your corporation's directors of upcoming meetings with this easy-to-use notice.

Shareholders' Agreement

The form and jargon-free information you need to control who owns stock in your corporation.

Trademark Basics for Naming a Business

Pick a business name that works (and won't land you in court) with this essential eGuide.

Working as an Independent Contractor

All the legal forms with instructions you need to succeed as an independent contractor.

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Family Law & Divorce

Agreement for a Joint Purchase

Use this form when purchasing big-ticket items together -- it will protect both of your interests.

Agreement to Keep Property Separate

This easy-to-use document clarifies which items belong to you and which belong to your significant other.

Agreement to Share Property

This easy-to-use form makes it clear that items purchased by either person in your relationship are jointly owned.

Authorization for Foreign Travel With Minor

Use this form if you want to permit your child to travel internationally with another adult.

Authorization for Minor's Medical Treatment

Use this form to authorize other adults permitted to provide medical care for your child.

Child Care Agreement

Use this contract to spell out your child-care worker's duties, hours, pay and more.

Children's Carpool Agreement

Use this form to help clarify every parent's role in getting each other's kids to and fro.

Declaration of Legal Name Change

Once you legally change your name, use this form to inform companies and government agencies.

Divorce: Who Gets the Retirement Accounts

Retirement accounts are important assets to consider during a divorce -- use this eGuide to figure out how to divide them fairly.

Elder Care Agreement

When you hire someone to care for your parents, use this agreement to cover all the details and your concerns.

Instructions for Child Care Provider

Provide your child-care worker with all the instructions and information needed to effectively care for your child.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-term care insurance -- also known as nursing home insurance -- is widely advertised as protection against the devastating costs of extended care. But does it deliver what it promises and is it right for you? This eGuide cuts through the industry PR and dissects the issues.

Pet Care Agreement

Use this document to leave detailed instructions on how to take care of your pet while you're away.

Prenups for Partners

This eGuide helps same-sex couples in California to create a pre-partnership agreement.

Request to Begin Special Education Process

If you suspect your child needs special attention in school, use this form to request an assessment.

Temporary Guardianship for Care of Minor

The legal form you need when you give short-term care of your child to another adult.

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HR & Employment Law

Authorization to Release Information to Potential Employer

The form you need if you need access to a potential employee's confidential information.

Confidentiality (Nondisclosure) Agreement

Employees can hurt your business if they leak its vital information. This easy-to-use form helps you prevent such leaks.

Contract With Independent Contractor

Everything you need to create a legal contract with a freelancer or consultant.

Hire Corporate Employees & Approve Expenses

Record the decisions your corporation makes regarding hiring, reimbursing and compensating your employees with these easy-to-use eForms.

Noncompete Agreement

This easy-to-use form helps to prevent departing employees from becoming a threat to your business.

Offer of Employment

When you offer the job, this form helps you put it in writing -- and avoid confusion later on.

Safely and Legally Hire Independent Contractors

All the easy-to-use forms and step-by-step instructions you need to hire independent contractors.

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Lawsuits, Courts & Injuries

Accident Claim Worksheet

This worksheet will help you keep track of the all-important details of your accident.

General Mutual Release

If you're in a dispute in which both sides claim the other's at fault, use this form to release each other from future claims.

General Release

Use this form if you have been injured or had your property damaged, but are releasing the other person from a future claim.

Mutual Release of Contract Claims

Use this form if you need to settle a contract dispute.

Notice of Insurance Claim

If you've been injured and plan to make a claim against an insurance company, use this form to do so.

Release for Personal Injury

Use this form to release someone from future claims involving a personal injury.

Release for Property Damage in Auto Accident

Use this form to release someone from future claims involving a particular auto accident.

Renting a Place to Live

The forms you need to complete a rental application, cancel a lease, announce needed repairs and more.

Settle Your Small Claims Dispute

An eGuide of sample letters and instructions to help you successfully settle small disputes.

Settling Legal Disputes

Downloadable eForms for writing releases to settle a dispute or court case, getting warranty coverage, drafting a demand letter and more.

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Nonprofits

Nonprofit Corporations: Qualify for Federal Income Tax Exemption

Get the legal lowdown on what makes a nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income taxes with this user-friendly eGuide.

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Patent, Copyright & Trademark

License & Merchandise Creative Art

If you are licensing your art, or want someone else's art to grace your products, here's everything you need to draw up a licensing agreement.

Market Your Invention

A sensible eFormKit for taking your idea to market without getting ripped off.

Nondisclosure Agreement for Inventors

Everything you need to protect your inventions when you share them with potential buyers or licensees.

Protect Your Artwork

This eFormKit will help you sort out the legal issues involved in the ownership, protection and transfer of visual artworks.

Trademark Basics for Naming a Business

Pick a business name that works (and won't land you in court) with this essential eGuide.

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Personal Finance & Retirement

Accident Claim Worksheet

This worksheet will help you keep track of the all-important details of your accident.

Agreement to Modify Promissory Note

This easy-to-use form lets you change the terms of your promissory note.

Authorization to Drive a Motor Vehicle

If you're lending your car to a friend, use this document to make it legal.

Bill of Sale for Dog

Use this form if you're buying or selling a dog to provide proof of purchase to the buyer.

Boat Bill of Sale

The form you need to transfer legal ownership of a boat to another person.

Challenge Incorrect Credit Report Entry

Use this form to correct erroneous information in your credit report.

Clean Up Your Credit File

Bad credit? Download this easy-to-use eFormKit and get back on the road to financial freedom.

Complaint Letter

This form helps you inform government offices of the bad business practices of unscrupulous companies.

Demand for Overdue Payment on Promissory Note

Use this form if you need to start the formal process of recouping money you lent to someone who isn't making good on payments.

Demand Letter

This easy-to-use letter is the first step in the formal process of resolving disputes over property or money.

Dispute Credit Card Charge

The form and information you need to dispute a credit charge.

General Bill of Sale

If you're selling personal property, use this form to provide proof of purchase to the buyer.

Investing for Retirement

A plain-English eGuide covering how to safely and successfully invest for retirement without obsessing about it.

Keep the Tax Collector at Bay

This indispensable eFormKit contains everything you need to protect your rights and assets when the IRS comes calling.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-term care insurance -- also known as nursing home insurance -- is widely advertised as protection against the devastating costs of extended care. But does it deliver what it promises and is it right for you? This eGuide cuts through the industry PR and dissects the issues.

Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

This easy-to-use form lets you transfer ownership of a car, truck or other motorized vehicle to a buyer.

Notice of Insurance Claim

If you've been injured and plan to make a claim against an insurance company, use this form to do so.

Notice of Termination of Personal Property Rental Agreement

If you lent out property and want it back (or borrowed property and wish to return it), use this easy-to-use form to make it official.

Notice to Cancel Certain Contracts

You can cancel many consumer contracts within three days -- use this form to do so!

Online Auction Buyer Demand Letter

Use this letter if you won an online auction, but the seller hasn't followed through with her end of the deal.

Personal Property Rental Agreement

Use this form if you're borrowing equipment from, or renting or lending equipment to, a friend or neighbor.

Pet Care Agreement

Use this document to leave detailed instructions on how to take care of your pet while you're away.

Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Installment Payments With Balloon Payment)

Use this form when lending money that will be repaid with small installment payments, followed by a final large payout.

Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Installment Payments With Interest)

Use this form when lending money that will be repaid over time and with interest.

Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Installment Payments Without Interest)

Use this form when lending money that will be repaid over time without interest.

Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Lump-Sum Payment With Interest)

Use this form when lending money that will be repaid, with interest, at a particular time.

Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Lump-Sum Payment Without Interest)

Use this form when lending money that will be repaid at a particular time without interest.

Release for Property Damage in Auto Accident

Use this form to release someone from future claims involving a particular auto accident.

Request for Credit Report

Need to see a copy of your credit report? Use this form to get one.

Request for Refund or Repair of Goods Under Warranty

This form helps you get compensation when your item breaks and it's still covered by warranty.

Storage Contract

If you're storing property for someone else, use this contract to make the terms clear.

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Real Estate & Rental Property

Agreement to Terminate Residential Lease

Use this form if your landlord agrees to let you break your lease.

Break Your Lease Legally

Need to move before your lease is up? This eFormKit explains how to do so legally (and cheaply) without owing future rent.

Challenge Incorrect Credit Report Entry

Use this form to correct erroneous information in your credit report.

Consent to Assignment of Residential Lease

If your landlord won't release you from a lease, your best bet is to assign it to the next tenant -- this form helps you do so.

Family Financial Statement

These easy-to-use worksheets will help you figure out exactly how much house you can afford.

Find & Finance Your Dream House

Profile your dream house, figure out what you can pay, shop for mortgage rates -- and more!

Fixed-Term Residential Lease

Everything you need to create a fair and legal residential lease.

Get Your Security Deposit Back

Worried your landlord won't return your security deposit? Download this eGuide and get the facts on your rights.

Home Repair Agreement

Use this form when you hire a skilled contractor to add or repair something to your house.

Housekeeping Services Agreement

Use this form when hiring someone who will be cleaning your home regularly.

Ideal House Profile

This handy, timesaving document helps you figure out exactly what kind of home you're seeking.

Landlord-Tenant Checklist

Minimize disputes over security deposits with this easy-to-use form.

Month-to-Month Residential Rental Agreement

The form you need to create an equitable rental agreement.

Mortgage Rates and Terms Comparison

Use this worksheet to keep detailed records on the mortgages offered to you -- and save money on your house.

Moving Checklist--Tasks to Do

An all-in-one reminder of all the moving tasks you need to complete.

Powers of Attorney for Real Estate

An eFormKit that provides the forms and instructions for making a legally valid power of attorney for real estate.

Release for Damage to Real Estate

This easy-to-use form lets you release someone who has damaged your real estate from future claims.

Renting a Place to Live

The forms you need to complete a rental application, cancel a lease, announce needed repairs and more.

Request for Credit Report

Need to see a copy of your credit report? Use this form to get one.

Residential Rental Application

Use this easy-to-use form to apply for a rental unit, or to hand out to prospective renters.

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

If you need to know your net worth, use this step-by-step form to figure it out!

Tenant's Notice of Intent to Move Out

Let your landlord know you're moving with this easy-to-use form.

Tenant's Demand for Return of Security Deposit

Use this form to formally request the return of your deposit back from your landlord.

Tenant's Notice of Needed Repairs

Use this form to let your landlord know your home requires repairs.

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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

General Notice of Death

Everything you need to notify businesses and organizations when a loved one passes away.

Notice of Revocation of Power of Attorney

Use this form to end a power of attorney, and let all concerned parties know.

Notice to Creditor of Death

Everything you need to let financial institutions know that someone has passed away.

Notice to Deceased's Homeowner's Insurance Company

If you're the executor of the deceased's estate, use this form to be added to the homeowner's insurance policy.

Notice to Deceased's Vehicle Insurance Company

If you're the executor of the deceased's estate, use this form to be added to the vehicle insurance policy.

Obituary Information Fact Sheet

Make sure that newspapers have the facts of your loved one's life before they publish an obituary.

Property Worksheet

Before writing a will, complete this form to keep important pieces of property in mind.

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