Guides
Understand the document before you sign it.
Short, plain-language explanations of the agreements people write most often. Each one covers what to include, what changes from state to state and the mistakes that cause disputes.
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How to write a residential lease agreement
What a lease needs to say, which disclosures commonly apply, and the mistakes that cause disputes, in plain language for landlords and tenants.
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NDA basics: mutual vs one-way and what to include
What a non-disclosure agreement protects, when to use a mutual or one-way NDA, the key clauses, and the limits that apply to confidentiality agreements.
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What a bill of sale needs, and when you need one
A plain guide to bills of sale: what to include, how as-is sales work, and why vehicles need more than a bill of sale.
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Independent contractor or employee: what the agreement should cover
How classification works, why a contract title alone does not decide it, and what a contractor agreement should cover.
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Lending money to friends and family: put it in a promissory note
Why a written promissory note helps when lending to someone you know, what to put in it, and the interest and tax points to check.
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These guides are general information and not legal advice. Laws vary by state and change over time. For complex or high-stakes situations, speak with a licensed attorney in your state.