A consultation with a lawyer can cost upwards of $100 an hour. Some lawyers may charge a bit less but it would still be a significant amount. For a person on a tight budget, it is important to seek alternatives. Whether you need legal forms to create a power of attorney or a real estate lease form, downloading sample legal documents online can go a long way towards helping you save money.
There are many sites that let you download sample legal documents for free. Among the templates (or samples) you can expect include the following:
• Real Estate Forms - sub-lease form, rental agreement, lease agreement, raw land purchase agreement, rental application, warranty deed
• Employment forms - employment agreement, employment termination and waiver, rules of conduct
• Business Forms - non-disclosure agreement, pledge agreement, warranty deed, quit-claim deed, non-competition agreement, and settlement release agreement
• Partnership Forms - limited liability company agreement, partnership agreement, dissolution of partnership
• Wills and Trusts Forms - last will and testament, power of attorney (healthcare), power of attorney (financial), estate plan
So where exactly can you download the sample legal documents? Below, you'll find a compilation of some of the best sources (both free and paid) on the web:
Socrates Legal - contains comprehensive downloadable templates for various legal needs. There is also a section for your personal needs such as for loaning/borrowing money, divorce, and selling a car among others. The cost of the download is $10 and up.
Rocketlawyer - the first document you download is free. But the website charges $20-$40 per month for a download-all-you-want service. They also offer legal advice to subscribers.
Find Legal Forms - the templates are organized clearly. It is easy to find the exact form you need based on your state and category. The website charges a minimum of $5 for the download.
Law Smart - high-quality legal forms are available for free on this website but they do ask you to register. Tons of guides that will help you are also posted. The only downside is that there are a lot of steps involved if you want a quick download.
Legal Docs - there are thousands of legal templates on the site. It is easy to customize these forms because it fills in automatically based on the answers you provide in the questionnaire.
