Boilerplate Legal Forms

Standard legal forms are available from many sources that cover a vast array of legal situation, such as:

Last Will and Testament

Durable Power of Attorney

Living Trusts

Living Wills

Bills of Sale

and many others

Since Probate law varies so much from state to state, it is important that you use a form that is approved for use in your home state. In cases of a simple estate without minor children and a lot of assets, the standard forms may be all that you really need, but, in any event, it is usually a good idea to have them reviewed by a compentent attorney. MOst attorneys see the use of standard forms as a time saving advantage. They would much rather be using their time to advise you on legal matters than wordsmithing a document. (Most attorneys use standard form word processor documents and customize them as per your specific needs.)

Getting a standard form is relatively inexpensive and, if nothing else, will force you to be exposed to the many questions to bne answered when you meet the attorney. This way, your time spent with the attorney will be more concise and effective.

A variety of legal forms can be found at:

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