Certain employees are so integral to a company’s ongoing success that they warrant a special type of employment agreement that offers added protections and benefits, while also protecting the company in the event the employee decides to resign or is incapacitated and unable to fulfill his duties. These “key employee” employment agreements generally include such additional provisions from… Read More »

No matter what type of business you are in or how many or few employees you have, an employee handbook is an absolute necessity. This book could keep you out of court. Here are a few of the things your employee handbook will do for you:  Prevent problems and misunderstandings with employees Save you time answering common questions… Read More »

These agreements basically constitute a release that allows a producer to include an interview of a subject or to feature certain pieces of art or grants to a producer the rights to someone’s life story to be used in a motion picture or television documentary. This is a complex area and these forms should be considered a starting… Read More »

  Consent to treatment means a person must give permission before they receive any type of medical treatment, test or examination. This must be done on the basis of an explanation by a clinician. Consent from a patient is needed regardless of the procedure, whether it’s a physical examination, organ donation or something else. The principle of consent… Read More »

A management agreement/contract is a legally binding agreement between a Manager and the owner of a business in which the manager agrees to provide management services to the business owner. Generally discussed in this agreement are some of the following: Management Services – Business Expenditures – Management Fee – Risk of Loss or Damage.

It should be noted that many states have enacted laws regarding the return of security deposit to rental tenants. In many cases, there are deadlines after the expiration of the tenant’s lease by which the security deposit must be returned or the landlord may face fines or penalties.  This form is designed to help landlords draft a letter… Read More »

A Consulting Services Agreement for a one-time project or for on-going services is an agreement between a contractor/consultant and a client. This agreement will be helpful for the relationship because it provides the terms and conditions of the arrangement and clarifies important issues such as: Is the agreement for a fixed term or ongoing? How much will the contractor be… Read More »

Before you can make out your will, the beneficiary questionnaire will help you determine to whom you wish to leave your assets and what specific assets you wish to leave to each.  The executor form will help make the probate process less complicated. This will provide information, tools and guidelines regarding the appointment and duties that need to… Read More »

Most states require the seller of a property to provide information to the buyer about the condition of the property being sold. This doesn’t mean that the seller has to disclose everything about the home, just the facts that are known to him or her.Typically, this information will include some of the following: Does the seller have the… Read More »

This notice is used to inform a party or parties to a contract of the violation of a term of the contract or of a failure to perform a required duty under the contract. A description of the alleged violation of the contract should be included and a time period given in which the party is instructed to… Read More »