A last will and testament or will is a legal document outlining how an individual (testator) wants to transfer their assets after death.
It also appoints who will manage the estate during the probate process (personal representative) and guardians for minor children and pets.
In a 2021 survey,
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A small estate affidavit is a court document allowing beneficiaries to bypass the probate process after someone's death.
Commonly for estates of lesser value,
it allows the family members of someone who died intestate (without a will) to distribute any remaining assets without a court order.
Monetary Limit ($) To qualify for this process,
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A living will or health care directive allows a person (principal) to create end-of-life treatment preferences.
The main purpose of a living will is used to direct medical staff on whether to provide or remove life-sustaining procedures.
A living will only becomes effective if a person is deemed to have a terminal or incurable condition.
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A promissory note is a written promise made by a borrower to a lender to repay a specified sum of money with or without interest.
Once signed by both parties,
it becomes a legally binding document.
Requirements The Parties - Full names and addresses of the borrower and lender.
Borrowed Amount ($) - The original.
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A loan agreement is a written agreement between a lender that lends money to a borrower in exchange for repayment plus interest.
The borrower will be required to pay back the loan in accordance with a payment schedule (unless there is a balloon payment).
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An operating agreement is a legal document between the owners (members) of an LLC that governs how decisions are made,
contributions,
and the entity's ownership.
It is the only document that records each member's ownership interest.
An operating agreement is usually written when an LLC is formed and is not filed with any government office (each.
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An eviction notice,
or notice to quit,
is sent by a landlord to notify a tenant of a lease violation.
It grants the tenant a specified number (#) of days to cure the issue or vacate the property.
If the tenant decides to leave,
they will likely be liable for unpaid rent until the landlord.
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A lead-based paint disclosure form is a federally required form issued to all tenants and potential buyers of residential property built before January 1,
1978,
to warn of the existence of lead paint.
The use of lead paint was outlawed by the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (16 CFR 1303) due to the hazard it.
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A lease agreement is a legal document between a landlord who rents property to a tenant in exchange for payment.
Both parties must fulfill their responsibilities until the end of the lease term.
The first month's rent and security deposit must be paid before the tenant can take occupancy.
Rental Application - Use to evaluate.
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A bill of sale is a legal document between a buyer and seller for the purchase of goods in exchange for cash or trade.
It should be signed after the transaction has been finalized and the exchange has occurred.
Buyer's Copy If a motor vehicle,
the buyer must keep an original signed bill of sale for.
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