An affidavit is a written statement made under oath before an officer of the court, a notary public, or another person legally authorized to certify the statement.
An amendment is an addition to or a modification of a legal document. When properly executed, it has the full legal effect of the original document.
A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper, detailing the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried. It serves as a shipment receipt and is a key part of international trade.
A Bill of Sale is a legal document transferring ownership of goods or property from one party to another. It can serve as security for a debt or as absolute proof of a sale.
A certificate is a formal document that captures and authenticates a specific fact, such as a birth, marriate, or ownership stake. It serves as an official record and proof of particular information, playing a crucial role in legal and financial contexts.
A Certificate of Title is a legal document that officially indicates ownership of a particular asset, such as a motor vehicle or real property. It serves as proof of ownership and outlines any liens or legal encumbrances associated with the asset.
A Condominium Declaration, also known simply as a "Declaration," is a legal document that formally establishes the existence of a condominium. It describes the property in detail, outlines the rules and restrictions governing the condominium units, and defines the rights and responsibilities of the unit owners and the condominium association.
A corporate charter is a legal document that establishes a corporation's existence and outlines its basic operational structure, rights, and responsibilities. Also known as articles of incorporation, it is filed with the state government and includes key details about the corporation.
A comprehensive term in law which can refer to formal pleadings, legal documents related to condominium creation, and statements made by an insured for insurance purposes.
A Declaration of Trust is a written statement by a trustee acknowledging that the property is held for the benefit of another party.
A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) is a legal document that allows an individual to act as an agent on behalf of the principal, even in the event of subsequent incapacity or disability of the principal.
A General Warranty Deed is a legal document used in the transfer of ownership of real property, where the grantor guarantees the grantee a clear title free from any claims or encumbrances, both during and before the grantor's ownership.
A gift deed is a legal document used to voluntarily transfer ownership of property from one person (the donor) to another (the donee) out of love and affection, without any material consideration involved.
A Guardian Deed is a legal document used for the sale or transfer of real estate by a person appointed by a court to manage the personal affairs or property of an individual who is not capable of such duties.
A letter of engagement is a formal agreement between a professional service provider and a client outlining the terms and conditions of the service engagement.
A legal document that permits an individual to declare his/her desires concerning the use of life-sustaining treatment when death is imminent and the individual no longer has control of his/her faculties.
A pleading is a formal document submitted to a court, outlining the facts and legal grounds that constitute a plaintiff's cause of action or a defendant's grounds of defense. This document delineates the dispute and serves as the foundation for the legal proceedings.
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows an individual, known as the principal, to designate another person, called the agent or attorney-in-fact, to make decisions and act on their behalf in specified matters.
A Purchase Contract, also known as a Contract of Sale or Purchase Agreement, is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions under which a buyer agrees to purchase, and a seller agrees to sell, a particular property, item, or service.
A supplemental agreement is a legal document that amends a previous contract by adding additional conditions and stipulations. It serves as an extension or modification to the original agreement without entirely replacing it.
A Trust Agreement, also known as a Trust Instrument, is a legal document that sets up a trust and outlines the rules that must be followed by the trustee and the beneficiaries.
A trust deed is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of a trust, typically including the names of the trustees, the identity of the beneficiaries, the nature of the trust property, and the powers and duties of the trustees.
A trust instrument is a legal document that creates a trust and stipulates its terms, trustee, beneficiaries, income, and corpus disposition.
A warranty deed is a legal document used in real estate transactions to convey property ownership with guarantees regarding the status of the title.
A document that dictates how a person's property is to be distributed after their death. It must meet certain legal requirements to be valid.
