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"""Reproducible, ready-to-use forms are accompanied by step-by-step descriptions of the process involved in over twenty common legal issues. ... Well designed and easy to use."" -American Libraries Legal Forms for Everyone is the ultimate self-help legal guide to saving research time and money in legal fees. Written by two experienced attorneys, this book is complete with the most commonly needed, ready-to-use legal forms, along with precise instructions and checklists on how and when to use themand advice for when you should hire an attorney. The forms are also available from a supplemental website to directly download to your device and customize for your individual needs. Legal situations covered include preparing a will, avoiding probate, buying and selling real estate, handling divorce or formal separation, getting a new name, copyrights and trademarks, bankruptcy, and much more. Due to the ever-evolving legal system and technological developments,this seventh edition features new sections covering the following topics: How to apply for a passport, including advice on compiling evidence of citizenship How to apply for and claim Social Security benefits How timing of retirement can effect Social Security retirement benefits How to get a certified copy of a birth or death certificate, including state-by-state advice Assigning a medical proxy Legal Forms for Everyone is a comprehensive tool for assistance with legal situations without having to pay for a costly attorney."

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"""Self-help legal forms are presented in a guide that covers everything from making a will or organizing a living trust to contracting services and filing complaints in small claims court."" --Midwest Book Review ""Reproducible, ready-to-use forms are accompanied by step-by-step descriptions of the process involved ... Well designed and easy to use."" --American Libraries"

Self-help legal forms are presented in a guide that covers everything from making a will or organizing a living trust to contracting services and filing complaints in small claims court. --Midwest Book Review

"""Self-help legal forms are presented in a guide that covers everything from making a will or organizing a living trust to contracting services and filing complaints in small claims court."" --Midwest Book Review"

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Carl W. Battle is a leading attorney and author of several books, including Smart Maneuvers: Taking Control of Your Career and Personal Success in the Information Age, The Retirement Handbook: How to Maximize Your Assets and Protect Your Quality of Life, The Patent Guide: A Friendly Handbook for Protecting and Profiting from Patents, and Social Security for Everyone (all published by Allworth Press). A founder of National Legal Information Services, Battle has been involved in a variety of seminars and legal education projects that help people understand their basic legal rights and planning. Andrea D. Small is an award-winning intellectual property counsel, author, and entrepreneur. Over her career, Andrea worked for several Fortune 500 companies as their in house counsel. Andrea was co-author of The Patent Guide: A Friendly Handbook for Protecting and Profiting from Patents. Andrea lives in Pennsylvania, with her husband, her four children, and the family dog.

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