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Wills and Power of Attorney

  • Child Medical Consent
    A Child Medical Consent is used when parents or guardians of a child (or children) want to authorize another person (or people) to consent to medical treatment for the child(ren). It is ideal for use when a child is being cared for by a babysitter, grandparents, other relatives, or other temporary guardians. With this authorization, the caregiver will be able to access medical care without delay, especially in emergency situations.
  • Codicil
    A Codicil is a document that modifies, deletes or adds to the content of an existing Will. A Codicil allows for changes to an existing Will without the necessity of rewriting the entire Will.
  • Gift Deed
    A Gift Deed is a legal document that allows a person to transfer ownership of an article of monetary or sentimental value to a relative or close friend. The Donor will retain physical possession of the Gift until the Gift is transferred or until the Donor becomes mentally incapacitated or dies. Using a Gift Deed allows people the flexibility of making real time dispositions of articles of monetary or sentimental value during their lifetimes.
  • Health Care Directive
    A Personal Directive (also called Living Will or Health Care Directive) is used to help ensure that your medical wishes are carried out when you are no longer able to provide consent.
  • Last Will and Testament
    A Last Will and Testament gives you the ability to protect your loved ones and to decide what happens to your estate and children after your death - not the government.
  • Living Will
    A Personal Directive (also called Living Will or Health Care Directive) is used to help ensure that your medical wishes are carried out when you are no longer able to provide consent.
  • Medical Power of Attorney
    A Personal Directive (also called Living Will or Health Care Directive) is used to help ensure that your medical wishes are carried out when you are no longer able to provide consent.
  • Power of Attorney
    A Power of Attorney is a document which gives another party the legal authority to act on your behalf in order to manage your legal and financial affairs. The power given can be very broad to allow complete control over all your finances and property, or it can be limited to a specific task. A Power of Attorney is crucial to have when planning for future incapacity or extended absences from home.
  • Revocation of Power of Attorney
    A Revocation of Power of Attorney is a document used to cancel a previously granted power of attorney. The document must be signed by or on behalf of the person who granted the power. Use LegalContracts' Revocation of Power of Attorney when you no longer want the person whom you appointed to act on your behalf.

Rental/Lease Forms

  • Commercial Lease
    A Commercial Lease Agreement creates a commercial tenancy between a landlord and business tenant.
  • Commercial Lease Application
    A Commercial Lease Application is used by landlords (or lessees, or property managers) to collect information on potential commercial renters and to obtain authorization from the applicant to check his or her credit history.
  • Commercial Sublease Agreement
    A Commercial Sublease Agreement is used to convey the leasing of premises by a lessee to a third party for part of the lessee's remaining term of the original lease.
  • Equipment Rental Agreement
    An Equipment Rental Agreement is used when an owner (lessor) rents out equipment (machinery, electronics, etc.) to another person (lessee) for a specific time period.
  • Landlord's Consent to Lease Assignment
    A Landlord's consent to lease assignment is used where an original tenant is transferring his rights and obligations under the lease to a new tenant and the parties want evidence of the Landlord's consent to this arrangement.
  • Landlord's Consent to Sublease
    A Landlord's consent to sublease is used where an original tenant is subleasing certain premises to a new tenant and the original tenant wants evidence of the Landlord's consent to the sublease.
  • Lease Assignment Agreement
    A Lease Assignment Agreement is used when a tenant who is renting property from a landlord wants to transfer the entire interest that the tenant has in the property to a third party. The third party then assumes the lease and all rights and obligations under the lease that the tenant had with the landlord.
  • Offer to Lease
    An Offer to Lease for commercial space is a binding legal agreement that sets out the terms and conditions of any lease that may ultimately be signed. It may include conditions on which the tenant is willing to enter into a formal commercial lease agreement.
  • Personal Property Rental Agreement
    A Personal Property Rental Agreement may be used for the long-term and short-term rental of many types of personal property by businesses and individuals.
  • Rental Inspection Report
    A Rental Inspection Report is a checklist used to document the physical condition of a rental property at the beginning and end of a tenancy.
  • Residential Lease
    A Residential Rental/Lease Agreement creates a residential tenancy between a landlord and a tenant.
  • Residential Rental Application
    A Residential Rental Application is used by landlords, lessees, and property managers to collect information on potential renters.
  • Residential Sublease Agreement
    A Residential Sublease Agreement is used to convey some or all of the property rights that a tenant has under a residential lease to a third party for a portion of the tenant's remaining term of the original lease.
  • Roommate Agreement
    A Roommate Agreement is a contract entered into by tenants of a residency that establishes rules and guidelines for financial and household responsibilities.

Real Estate Forms

  • Letter of Intent
    A Letter of Intent is a non-binding letter used by two or more parties to outline an understanding for a future agreement.

Eviction and Lease Notices

  • Lease Notice
    Find all the basic Eviction & Lease notices that both landlords and tenants may need during the tenancy or to end the lease.

Loans, Debt, IOUs

  • Demand Letter
    A Demand Letter is a letter to demand payment or some other action. Essentially, a demand letter sets out why the payment or action is being claimed, how it should be carried out (e.g. payment in full, payment over time), and directions for the reply and a deadline for the reply. Demand letters are frequently used to maintain some goodwill between business parties and they often encourage payment, in order to avoid expensive litigation. Most demand letters contain the 'threat' that of formal legal proceeding. A Demand Letter that requests payment of a debt may also be called a Debtor Letter.
  • Financial Statement (Personal)
    A Personal Financial Statement is used to present one's financial situation in an organized and useful manner.
  • Hold-Harmless (Indemnity) Agreement
    A Hold Harmless (Indemnity) Agreement allows one party to protect another party against any future losses or claims that may result from a particular activity.
  • Loan Agreement
    A Loan Agreement is used to document and set out the terms of a loan between individuals, between corporations, or between an individual and a corporation.
  • Personal/Corporate Guarantee
    A Personal or Corporate Guarantee is a contract where an individual or corporation (guarantor) agrees to be responsible for the debt or obligations of another individual or corporation (debtor) in the event the debtor defaults on its obligations owed to a third party, such as a lender, landlord or creditor, in a guaranteed contract.
  • Promissory Note
    A Promissory Note is an enforceable promise to pay back a loan or debt.
  • Release/Waiver Agreement
    A Release/Waiver Agreement is an enforceable promise not to proceed with a legal claim in exchange for money or other compensation.
  • Shareholder Loan Agreement
    A Shareholder Loan Agreement is used when a corporation is borrowing money from one of its shareholders; a shareholder is lending money to its corporation; or a corporation owes money to a shareholder values (for salary, etc.) and the parties need a record of the payment to the shareholder for tax purposes.

Service Related Forms

  • Catering Contract
    A Catering Service Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a caterer is hired on a contractual basis. Our Catering Service Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience, and covers all the important areas that a catering agreement should cover, including compensation, menu and guest guarantees, and more.
  • Child Care Services Agreement
    A Child Care Services Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a child care provider is hired on a contractual basis. Our Child Care Service Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience, and covers compensation, liability issues and more.
  • Cleaning Services Agreement
    A Cleaning Services Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a cleaner is hired on a contractual basis. Our Cleaning Services Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience and includes options for compensation, services provided, dispute resolution and more.
  • Computer Services Agreement
    A Computer Services Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a computer service provider is hired on a contractual basis. Our Computer Services Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience and includes options for compensation, confidentiality clauses, deposit and cancellations and more.
  • Consulting Agreement
    A Consulting Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a consultant is hired on a contractual basis. Our Consulting Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience and includes optional confidentiality, non-competition and non-solicitation clauses.
  • Independent Contractor Agreement
    An Independent Contractor Agreement allows two parties to enter into an agreement whereby an independent contractor is hired on a contractual basis.
  • Performance Agreement
    A Performance Contract is a contract for the hiring of musicians, comedians, magicians, and other performers for specific performances. LegalContracts' Performance Contract can be used for individual performers or groups of performers.
  • Service Agreement
    A Service Agreement allows two parties to enter into an agreement whereby a service provider is hired on a contractual basis.

Living Arrangements

  • Cohabitation Agreement
    A Cohabitation Agreement is a written agreement between parties who live together in a shared residence which governs their rights and obligations.
  • Common Law Partner Agreement
    A Common Law Partner Agreement is a written agreement between parties who live together in a shared residence which governs their rights and obligations.
  • Roommate Agreement
    A Roommate Agreement is a contract entered into by tenants of a residency that establishes rules and guidelines for financial and household responsibilities.

Music/Entertainment Forms

  • Band Partnership Agreement
    A Band Partnership Agreement allows two or more individuals or groups to form a general band partnership.
  • Model and Entertainment Release
    A Model and Entertainment Release is a contract in which the subject of a work (such as a photograph, video, or audio recording) consents to the commercial use of that work by a photographer, artist, or third party (such as a magazine or website).
  • Music Recording Contract
    A Music Recording Contract is used by a record company or other business organization to enter into a contractual agreement with an individual, group or band for their exclusive services as a recording artist for that company. Our contract features renewal options, royalty breakdown, distribution requirements and more.
  • Performance Agreement
    A Performance Contract is a contract for the hiring of musicians, comedians, magicians, and other performers for specific performances. LegalContracts' Performance Contract can be used for individual performers or groups of performers.

Marriage and Separation

  • Prenuptial Agreement
    A Prenuptial Agreement is a contract entered into between two people who are about to marry. It sets out how assets will be distributed in the event of divorce or death. It can also be used to address other important matters to the couple about to be married such as rights to future spousal support, etc. A prenuptial agreement is normally used in situations where one or both parties: have significant wealth or expect to receive a large inheritance, have a personal business, wish to keep all assets and debts separate, were previously married, and/or have children from a previous relationship.
  • Separation Agreement
    A Separation Agreement deals with and records such issues as property, debts, child custody, spousal maintenance, and other issues that arise when a marriage ends.

Corporate Forms

  • Business Plan
    Clearly describe your business plan for the benefit of stakeholders, lenders and investors.
  • Certificate of Incumbency
    A Certificate of Incumbency is used to confirm the signing Officers of a corporation. It may include a confirmation of the Directors and Shareholders of a corporation.
  • Consent to Action Without Meeting
    A Directors' Resolution creates either the director's minutes or the director's resolution in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
  • Consent to be Director and Officer
    A Consent to be Director and Officer is a form that should be completed by all directors or officers of a corporation when they are first appointed.
  • Corporate Bylaws
    The Corporate Bylaws describe the internal rules governing the management of a Corporation. Bylaws describe the duties and obligations of the directors and officers and govern how the corporation will be run.
  • Directors' Resolution
    A Directors' Resolution creates either the director's minutes or the director's resolution in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
  • Minutes of Directors' Meeting
    A Directors' Resolution creates either the director's minutes or the director's resolution in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
  • Share Purchase Agreement
    A Share Purchase Agreement is a contract used for the sale of stock or shares between an existing shareholder of a corporation and another individual or corporation.
  • Share Repurchase Agreement
    A Share Repurchase Agreement provides a contract for two individuals or entities to accomplish a private repurchase of stocks or shares and is applicable for the U.S. or Canada.
  • Share Subscription
    A Share Subscription is used when new common shares/stocks are issued by a corporation and sold to a purchaser, also known as a subscriber. The subscriber executes this document and it is then retained in the corporation's records.
  • Shareholder Agreement
    A Shareholder Agreement can be used to say how a corporation will be managed, how disputes will be resolved, what will happen on the death of a shareholder, and to prevent shareholders from competing with the corporation. Depending on your jurisdiction, it may be used to transfer the power to manage a corporation from the directors to the shareholders.
  • Shareholder Loan Agreement
    A Shareholder Loan Agreement is used when a corporation is borrowing money from one of its shareholders; a shareholder is lending money to its corporation; or a corporation owes money to a shareholder values (for salary, etc.) and the parties need a record of the payment to the shareholder for tax purposes.
  • Shareholder Proxy
    A Shareholder Proxy allows an individual or corporation to appoint a representative to vote at a shareholder meeting.
  • Shareholder's Appointment of Representative
    A Shareholder's Appointment of Representative allows a representative to vote at all shareholder meetings and to make other decisions that the corporate shareholder would normally make.
  • Shareholders' Resolution
    A Shareholders' Resolution can be used to record the decisions taken by the shareholders of a corporation without a formal meeting of the shareholders having taken place.

Sales Related Forms

  • Automobile Bill of Sale
    A Bill of Sale is used to transfer the ownership of property from a seller to a purchaser. The Bill of Sale also acts as a sales receipt.
  • Bill of Sale
    A Bill of Sale is used to transfer the ownership of property from a seller to a purchaser. The Bill of Sale also acts as a sales receipt.
  • Boat Bill of Sale
    A Bill of Sale is used to transfer the ownership of property from a seller to a purchaser. The Bill of Sale also acts as a sales receipt.
  • Car Bill of Sale
    A Bill of Sale is used to transfer the ownership of property from a seller to a purchaser. The Bill of Sale also acts as a sales receipt.
  • Invoice Form
    An Invoice Form provides a standard sales form suitable for the sale and purchase of merchandise. For substantial purchases such as an automobile or boat please see our Bill of Sale.
  • Purchase Agreement
    A Purchase Agreement is a contract where a seller promises to sell something that a purchaser promises to buy. A Purchase Agreement can be used to sell goods, assets, equipment, services, etc. A Bill of Sale is often used with a Purchase Agreement to conclude the sale and transfer the title to the purchaser. Either a Purchase Agreement or our Bill of Sale is required for any sale of goods of a value over $500.
  • Purchase of Business Agreement
    A Purchase and Sale of Business Agreement is used to transfer the shares or assets of a business from one or more sellers to one or more purchasers. The agreement can be structured as a sale of the shares of the business or as a sale of the assets of the business.
  • Purchase Order
    A Purchase Order is a standard order form suitable for the requisition of goods and services.
  • Sales Agreement
    Outline the details of your sale with our online Sales Agreement template. Print and download instantly for free.
  • Share Subscription
    A Share Subscription is used when new common shares/stocks are issued by a corporation and sold to a purchaser, also known as a subscriber. The subscriber executes this document and it is then retained in the corporation's records.
  • Trailer Bill of Sale
    A Bill of Sale is used to transfer the ownership of property from a seller to a purchaser. The Bill of Sale also acts as a sales receipt.
  • Vehicle Bill of Sale
    A Bill of Sale is used to transfer the ownership of property from a seller to a purchaser. The Bill of Sale also acts as a sales receipt.

Partnership and Joint Venture

  • Assignment of Partnership Interest
    An Assignment of Partnership Interest agreement provides a contract for the transfer of a partnership interest from one entity to another to the extent permitted by the original Partnership Agreement.
  • Business Plan
    Clearly describe your business plan for the benefit of stakeholders, lenders and investors.
  • Joint Venture Agreement
    A Joint Venture Agreement provides a contract for two or more individuals or entities to form a business relationship suitable for a single project or purpose.
  • Letter of Intent
    A Letter of Intent is a non-binding letter used by two or more parties to outline an understanding for a future agreement.
  • Notice of Withdrawal from Partnership
    A Notice of Withdrawal From Partnership can be used when a partner is withdrawing from a partnership for voluntary or involuntary reasons.
  • Partnership Amendment
    The Partnership Amendment is used to add, modify, or delete terms of a partnership agreement.
  • Purchase of Business Agreement
    A Purchase and Sale of Business Agreement is used to transfer the shares or assets of a business from one or more sellers to one or more purchasers. The agreement can be structured as a sale of the shares of the business or as a sale of the assets of the business.

Human Resources

  • Compensation Agreement
    A Compensation Agreement is a legal contract between an employer and an employee where an employer agrees to pay certain compensation to the employee in exchange for services rendered. In effect, the Compensation Agreement amends the terms of the original employment agreement with respect to compensation.
  • Confidentiality Agreement
    A Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
  • Employee Warning Letter
    An Employee Warning Letter is used to provide consistent and reasonable employee disciplining procedures.
  • Employment Contract
    An Employment Contract sets out the terms on which you are hiring an individual or company.
  • Employment Offer Letter
    An Employment Offer Letter is used by an employer to formally present a job opportunity to a new employee. The letter includes employment details, such as start date, compensation, job responsibilities, and other employment terms or preconditions.
  • Employment Termination Letter
    An Employment Termination Letter formally advises an employee that his or her employment has been terminated.
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement
    A Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.

Intellectual Property Forms

  • Assignment of Trade Name
    A Trade Name Assignment is used to legally transfer all rights of a Trade Name from one person to another. The Trade Name can be registered or not registered.
  • Confidentiality Agreement
    A Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
  • End User Licence Agreement
    An End User License Agreement (EULA) provides a contract suitable for the sale of a software license between a software developer or vendor and an end-user.
  • EULA
    An End User License Agreement (EULA) provides a contract suitable for the sale of a software license between a software developer or vendor and an end-user.
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement
    A Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
  • Trademark Assignment
    An assignment of a trademark transfers all the ownership rights of the trademark.

Other Forms

  • Affidavit
    An Affidavit is a sworn written statement made before an official or anyone who may legally administer an oath.
  • Affidavit of Execution
    The Affidavit of Execution is often required for documents that deal with land or property, or for documents required by financial institutions. Even for documents where the Affidavit of Execution is not required, having one often gives the document extra credibility. The Affidavit of Execution is sworn by the witness under oath and in front of a Commissioner of Oaths or a Notary Public.
  • Amending Agreement
    An Amending Agreement is used to make alterations to existing contracts or agreements between two or more parties. The original agreement remains in effect, but one or more changes are made to the terms of the agreement. Amendments can be such matters as extending the term of the agreement, changing a payment amount, changing or adding obligations of one party, etc.
  • Assignment
    An Assignment is used to transfer all or part of one's interest or rights in personal property to another person.
  • Cease & Desist Letter
    A Cease and Desist Letter is sent out by a party to request an individual or business stop (cease) an action, and refrain (desist) from doing it in the future .
  • Child Medical Consent
    A Child Medical Consent is used when parents or guardians of a child (or children) want to authorize another person (or people) to consent to medical treatment for the child(ren). It is ideal for use when a child is being cared for by a babysitter, grandparents, other relatives, or other temporary guardians. With this authorization, the caregiver will be able to access medical care without delay, especially in emergency situations.
  • Child Travel Consent
    A Child Travel Consent Form is required where a minor child under the age of 18 is traveling internationally without both parents present. It helps to avoid hassles boarding airplanes, seeking medical treatment for the children in your care, or crossing international borders. It is especially useful in divorce/separation situations.
  • Complaint Letter
    A Complaint Form is used to complain to a person or company about a product or service that they sold or provided to you. Our complaint letter can also be used to complain to someone about anything you want.
  • Confidentiality Agreement
    A Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
  • Hold-Harmless (Indemnity) Agreement
    A Hold Harmless (Indemnity) Agreement allows one party to protect another party against any future losses or claims that may result from a particular activity.
  • Indemnity Agreement
    A Hold Harmless (Indemnity) Agreement allows one party to protect another party against any future losses or claims that may result from a particular activity.
  • Memorandum of Understanding
    A Letter of Intent is a non-binding letter used by two or more parties to outline an understanding for a future agreement.
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement
    A Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
  • Release/Waiver Agreement
    A Release/Waiver Agreement is an enforceable promise not to proceed with a legal claim in exchange for money or other compensation.
  • Termination Agreement
    A Termination Agreement can be used to discontinue or cancel an existing agreement.

Family & Estate Documents and Contracts

Wills and Estate

  • Codicil
    A Codicil is a document that modifies, deletes or adds to the content of an existing Will. A Codicil allows for changes to an existing Will without the necessity of rewriting the entire Will.
  • Gift Deed
    A Gift Deed is a legal document that allows a person to transfer ownership of an article of monetary or sentimental value to a relative or close friend. The Donor will retain physical possession of the Gift until the Gift is transferred or until the Donor becomes mentally incapacitated or dies. Using a Gift Deed allows people the flexibility of making real time dispositions of articles of monetary or sentimental value during their lifetimes.
  • Last Will and Testament
    A Last Will and Testament gives you the ability to protect your loved ones and to decide what happens to your estate and children after your death - not the government.

Health Care Planning

  • Child Medical Consent
    A Child Medical Consent is used when parents or guardians of a child (or children) want to authorize another person (or people) to consent to medical treatment for the child(ren). It is ideal for use when a child is being cared for by a babysitter, grandparents, other relatives, or other temporary guardians. With this authorization, the caregiver will be able to access medical care without delay, especially in emergency situations.
  • Health Care Directive
    A Personal Directive (also called Living Will or Health Care Directive) is used to help ensure that your medical wishes are carried out when you are no longer able to provide consent.
  • Living Will
    A Personal Directive (also called Living Will or Health Care Directive) is used to help ensure that your medical wishes are carried out when you are no longer able to provide consent.
  • Medical Power of Attorney
    A Personal Directive (also called Living Will or Health Care Directive) is used to help ensure that your medical wishes are carried out when you are no longer able to provide consent.

Marriage and Separation Forms

  • Prenuptial Agreement
    A Prenuptial Agreement is a contract entered into between two people who are about to marry. It sets out how assets will be distributed in the event of divorce or death. It can also be used to address other important matters to the couple about to be married such as rights to future spousal support, etc. A prenuptial agreement is normally used in situations where one or both parties: have significant wealth or expect to receive a large inheritance, have a personal business, wish to keep all assets and debts separate, were previously married, and/or have children from a previous relationship.
  • Separation Agreement
    A Separation Agreement deals with and records such issues as property, debts, child custody, spousal maintenance, and other issues that arise when a marriage ends.

Child Permission Forms

  • Child Medical Consent
    A Child Medical Consent is used when parents or guardians of a child (or children) want to authorize another person (or people) to consent to medical treatment for the child(ren). It is ideal for use when a child is being cared for by a babysitter, grandparents, other relatives, or other temporary guardians. With this authorization, the caregiver will be able to access medical care without delay, especially in emergency situations.
  • Child Travel Consent
    A Child Travel Consent Form is required where a minor child under the age of 18 is traveling internationally without both parents present. It helps to avoid hassles boarding airplanes, seeking medical treatment for the children in your care, or crossing international borders. It is especially useful in divorce/separation situations.

Power of Attorney

  • Health Care Directive
    A Personal Directive (also called Living Will or Health Care Directive) is used to help ensure that your medical wishes are carried out when you are no longer able to provide consent.
  • Living Will
    A Personal Directive (also called Living Will or Health Care Directive) is used to help ensure that your medical wishes are carried out when you are no longer able to provide consent.
  • Medical Power of Attorney
    A Personal Directive (also called Living Will or Health Care Directive) is used to help ensure that your medical wishes are carried out when you are no longer able to provide consent.
  • Power of Attorney
    A Power of Attorney is a document which gives another party the legal authority to act on your behalf in order to manage your legal and financial affairs. The power given can be very broad to allow complete control over all your finances and property, or it can be limited to a specific task. A Power of Attorney is crucial to have when planning for future incapacity or extended absences from home.
  • Revocation of Power of Attorney
    A Revocation of Power of Attorney is a document used to cancel a previously granted power of attorney. The document must be signed by or on behalf of the person who granted the power. Use LegalContracts' Revocation of Power of Attorney when you no longer want the person whom you appointed to act on your behalf.

Cohabitation and Common Law

  • Cohabitation Agreement
    A Cohabitation Agreement is a written agreement between parties who live together in a shared residence which governs their rights and obligations.
  • Common Law Partner Agreement
    A Common Law Partner Agreement is a written agreement between parties who live together in a shared residence which governs their rights and obligations.

Business Documents and Contracts

Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Forms

  • Assignment of Trade Name
    A Trade Name Assignment is used to legally transfer all rights of a Trade Name from one person to another. The Trade Name can be registered or not registered.
  • Cease & Desist Letter
    A Cease and Desist Letter is sent out by a party to request an individual or business stop (cease) an action, and refrain (desist) from doing it in the future .
  • Confidentiality Agreement
    A Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
  • EULA
    An End User License Agreement (EULA) provides a contract suitable for the sale of a software license between a software developer or vendor and an end-user.
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement
    A Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
  • Trademark Assignment
    An assignment of a trademark transfers all the ownership rights of the trademark.

Shareholder Forms

  • Share Purchase Agreement
    A Share Purchase Agreement is a contract used for the sale of stock or shares between an existing shareholder of a corporation and another individual or corporation.
  • Share Repurchase Agreement
    A Share Repurchase Agreement provides a contract for two individuals or entities to accomplish a private repurchase of stocks or shares and is applicable for the U.S. or Canada.
  • Share Subscription
    A Share Subscription is used when new common shares/stocks are issued by a corporation and sold to a purchaser, also known as a subscriber. The subscriber executes this document and it is then retained in the corporation's records.
  • Shareholder Agreement
    A Shareholder Agreement can be used to say how a corporation will be managed, how disputes will be resolved, what will happen on the death of a shareholder, and to prevent shareholders from competing with the corporation. Depending on your jurisdiction, it may be used to transfer the power to manage a corporation from the directors to the shareholders.
  • Shareholder Loan Agreement
    A Shareholder Loan Agreement is used when a corporation is borrowing money from one of its shareholders; a shareholder is lending money to its corporation; or a corporation owes money to a shareholder values (for salary, etc.) and the parties need a record of the payment to the shareholder for tax purposes.
  • Shareholder Proxy
    A Shareholder Proxy allows an individual or corporation to appoint a representative to vote at a shareholder meeting.
  • Shareholder's Appointment of Representative
    A Shareholder's Appointment of Representative allows a representative to vote at all shareholder meetings and to make other decisions that the corporate shareholder would normally make.

Incorporation

  • Business Plan
    Clearly describe your business plan for the benefit of stakeholders, lenders and investors.
  • Certificate of Incumbency
    A Certificate of Incumbency is used to confirm the signing Officers of a corporation. It may include a confirmation of the Directors and Shareholders of a corporation.
  • Corporate Bylaws
    The Corporate Bylaws describe the internal rules governing the management of a Corporation. Bylaws describe the duties and obligations of the directors and officers and govern how the corporation will be run.

Buying and Selling a Business

  • Letter of Intent
    A Letter of Intent is a non-binding letter used by two or more parties to outline an understanding for a future agreement.
  • Purchase of Business Agreement
    A Purchase and Sale of Business Agreement is used to transfer the shares or assets of a business from one or more sellers to one or more purchasers. The agreement can be structured as a sale of the shares of the business or as a sale of the assets of the business.

Protecting Your Business

  • Hold-Harmless (Indemnity) Agreement
    A Hold Harmless (Indemnity) Agreement allows one party to protect another party against any future losses or claims that may result from a particular activity.
  • Personal/Corporate Guarantee
    A Personal or Corporate Guarantee is a contract where an individual or corporation (guarantor) agrees to be responsible for the debt or obligations of another individual or corporation (debtor) in the event the debtor defaults on its obligations owed to a third party, such as a lender, landlord or creditor, in a guaranteed contract.
  • Release/Waiver Agreement
    A Release/Waiver Agreement is an enforceable promise not to proceed with a legal claim in exchange for money or other compensation.

Director Forms

  • Consent to be Director and Officer
    A Consent to be Director and Officer is a form that should be completed by all directors or officers of a corporation when they are first appointed.
  • Directors' Resolution
    A Directors' Resolution creates either the director's minutes or the director's resolution in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.

Partnership and Joint Venture Forms

  • Assignment of Partnership Interest
    An Assignment of Partnership Interest agreement provides a contract for the transfer of a partnership interest from one entity to another to the extent permitted by the original Partnership Agreement.
  • Joint Venture Agreement
    A Joint Venture Agreement provides a contract for two or more individuals or entities to form a business relationship suitable for a single project or purpose.
  • Notice of Withdrawal from Partnership
    A Notice of Withdrawal From Partnership can be used when a partner is withdrawing from a partnership for voluntary or involuntary reasons.
  • Partnership Amendment
    The Partnership Amendment is used to add, modify, or delete terms of a partnership agreement.

Employment and Human Resource (HR) Forms

  • Compensation Agreement
    A Compensation Agreement is a legal contract between an employer and an employee where an employer agrees to pay certain compensation to the employee in exchange for services rendered. In effect, the Compensation Agreement amends the terms of the original employment agreement with respect to compensation.
  • Employee Warning Letter
    An Employee Warning Letter is used to provide consistent and reasonable employee disciplining procedures.
  • Employment Contract
    An Employment Contract sets out the terms on which you are hiring an individual or company.
  • Employment Offer Letter
    An Employment Offer Letter is used by an employer to formally present a job opportunity to a new employee. The letter includes employment details, such as start date, compensation, job responsibilities, and other employment terms or preconditions.
  • Employment Termination Letter
    An Employment Termination Letter formally advises an employee that his or her employment has been terminated.

Modifying a Business Agreement

  • Affidavit
    An Affidavit is a sworn written statement made before an official or anyone who may legally administer an oath.
  • Amending Agreement
    An Amending Agreement is used to make alterations to existing contracts or agreements between two or more parties. The original agreement remains in effect, but one or more changes are made to the terms of the agreement. Amendments can be such matters as extending the term of the agreement, changing a payment amount, changing or adding obligations of one party, etc.
  • Assignment
    An Assignment is used to transfer all or part of one's interest or rights in personal property to another person.
  • Termination Agreement
    A Termination Agreement can be used to discontinue or cancel an existing agreement.

Service Forms

  • Catering Contract
    A Catering Service Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a caterer is hired on a contractual basis. Our Catering Service Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience, and covers all the important areas that a catering agreement should cover, including compensation, menu and guest guarantees, and more.
  • Child Care Services Agreement
    A Child Care Services Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a child care provider is hired on a contractual basis. Our Child Care Service Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience, and covers compensation, liability issues and more.
  • Cleaning Services Agreement
    A Cleaning Services Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a cleaner is hired on a contractual basis. Our Cleaning Services Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience and includes options for compensation, services provided, dispute resolution and more.
  • Computer Services Agreement
    A Computer Services Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a computer service provider is hired on a contractual basis. Our Computer Services Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience and includes options for compensation, confidentiality clauses, deposit and cancellations and more.
  • Consulting Agreement
    A Consulting Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a consultant is hired on a contractual basis. Our Consulting Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience and includes optional confidentiality, non-competition and non-solicitation clauses.
  • Independent Contractor Agreement
    An Independent Contractor Agreement allows two parties to enter into an agreement whereby an independent contractor is hired on a contractual basis.
  • Service Agreement
    A Service Agreement allows two parties to enter into an agreement whereby a service provider is hired on a contractual basis.

Real Estate Documents and Contracts

Lease, Rental & Tenancy Forms

  • Commercial Lease
    A Commercial Lease Agreement creates a commercial tenancy between a landlord and business tenant.
  • Residential Lease
    A Residential Rental/Lease Agreement creates a residential tenancy between a landlord and a tenant.

Subleasing

  • Commercial Sublease Agreement
    A Commercial Sublease Agreement is used to convey the leasing of premises by a lessee to a third party for part of the lessee's remaining term of the original lease.
  • Landlord's Consent to Sublease
    A Landlord's consent to sublease is used where an original tenant is subleasing certain premises to a new tenant and the original tenant wants evidence of the Landlord's consent to the sublease.
  • Residential Sublease Agreement
    A Residential Sublease Agreement is used to convey some or all of the property rights that a tenant has under a residential lease to a third party for a portion of the tenant's remaining term of the original lease.

Real Estate Transactions and Transfers

  • Letter of Intent
    A Letter of Intent is a non-binding letter used by two or more parties to outline an understanding for a future agreement.

Lease Amendment & Assignment

  • Landlord's Consent to Lease Assignment
    A Landlord's consent to lease assignment is used where an original tenant is transferring his rights and obligations under the lease to a new tenant and the parties want evidence of the Landlord's consent to this arrangement.
  • Lease Assignment Agreement
    A Lease Assignment Agreement is used when a tenant who is renting property from a landlord wants to transfer the entire interest that the tenant has in the property to a third party. The third party then assumes the lease and all rights and obligations under the lease that the tenant had with the landlord.

Prior to Leasing

  • Commercial Lease Application
    A Commercial Lease Application is used by landlords (or lessees, or property managers) to collect information on potential commercial renters and to obtain authorization from the applicant to check his or her credit history.
  • Hold-Harmless (Indemnity) Agreement
    A Hold Harmless (Indemnity) Agreement allows one party to protect another party against any future losses or claims that may result from a particular activity.
  • Offer to Lease
    An Offer to Lease for commercial space is a binding legal agreement that sets out the terms and conditions of any lease that may ultimately be signed. It may include conditions on which the tenant is willing to enter into a formal commercial lease agreement.
  • Rental Inspection Report
    A Rental Inspection Report is a checklist used to document the physical condition of a rental property at the beginning and end of a tenancy.
  • Residential Rental Application
    A Residential Rental Application is used by landlords, lessees, and property managers to collect information on potential renters.
  • Roommate Agreement
    A Roommate Agreement is a contract entered into by tenants of a residency that establishes rules and guidelines for financial and household responsibilities.

Eviction Notices

  • Notice of Lease Violation
    Find all the basic Eviction & Lease notices that both landlords and tenants may need during the tenancy or to end the lease.
  • Notice of Rent Increase
    Find all the basic Eviction & Lease notices that both landlords and tenants may need during the tenancy or to end the lease.
  • Notice of Termination
    Find all the basic Eviction & Lease notices that both landlords and tenants may need during the tenancy or to end the lease.
  • Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
    Find all the basic Eviction & Lease notices that both landlords and tenants may need during the tenancy or to end the lease.
  • Notice to Quit
    Find all the basic Eviction & Lease notices that both landlords and tenants may need during the tenancy or to end the lease.

Equipment & Property Rental

  • Equipment Rental Agreement
    An Equipment Rental Agreement is used when an owner (lessor) rents out equipment (machinery, electronics, etc.) to another person (lessee) for a specific time period.
  • Personal Property Rental Agreement
    A Personal Property Rental Agreement may be used for the long-term and short-term rental of many types of personal property by businesses and individuals.