Legal Forms for Everyone is the ultimate self-help legal guide that will save hours of research time and money in legal fees. Written by an experienced attorney, this book is complete with the most commonly needed, ready-to-use legal forms and precise instructions and checklists on how to use them, as well as advice about when you should hire an attorney. In addition, all the forms are online on a supplemental website to aid in customizing for individual needs.

Includes index. "58 forms for custom use. Easy to understand and ready to use."--Cover.

Managing your legal affairs -- Finding the best lawyer for you -- Preparing your will -- Easy steps to probate a will -- Using a living trust to avoid probate -- Making a living will -- How to make an organ donor pledge -- Transferring your personal rights by an assignment -- Operating through someone else by power of attorney -- Buying and selling your home -- Leasing your home or office -- Personal property for sale -- Contracting for repairs and services -- Handling a simple divorce or separation -- Getting a new name -- Being successful in small claims court -- Using releases to settle legal claims -- How to be a smart consumer -- Maintaining good credit -- Copyrights to your writings and artistic works -- Registering your trademarks -- Protecting your inventions with patents -- Obtaining debt relief through bankruptcy -- How to handle an IRS audit -- Protecting your privacy -- Applying for a US passport -- Applying for a social security card -- Applying for social security retirement benefits -- How to get a certified copy of a birth or death certificate -- Medical proxy.