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The following forms, documents and contracts are valid in the state of California, USA:
Wills & Power of Attorney
California Child Medical ConsentA Child Medical Consent is used when parents or guardians of a child (or children) want to authorize another person (or people) to consent to medical treatment for the child(ren). It is ideal for use when a child is being cared for by a babysitter, grandparents, other relatives, or other temporary guardians. With this authorization, the caregiver will be able to access medical care without delay, especially in emergency situations.
California CodicilA Codicil is a document that modifies, deletes or adds to the content of an existing Will. A Codicil allows for changes to an existing Will without the necessity of rewriting the entire Will.
California Health Care DirectiveA Living Will allows you to convey wishes regarding medical treatment. It contains specific directions on the course of action you would or would not like to take if you are in a terminal condition, a permanent coma, or a persistent vegetative state. LegalContracts' Health Care Directive contains both a Living Will and a Medical Power of Attorney.
California Last Will and TestamentA Last Will and Testament gives you the ability to protect your loved ones and to decide what happens to your estate and children after your death - not the government.
California Living WillA Living Will allows you to convey wishes regarding medical treatment. It contains specific directions on the course of action you would or would not like to take if you are in a terminal condition, a permanent coma, or a persistent vegetative state. LegalContracts' Health Care Directive contains both a Living Will and a Medical Power of Attorney.
California Power of AttorneyA Power of Attorney is a document which gives another party the legal authority to act on your behalf in order to manage your legal and financial affairs. The power given can be very broad to allow complete control over all your finances and property, or it can be limited to a specific task. A Power of Attorney is crucial to have when planning for future incapacity or extended absences from home.
California Power of Attorney (Medical)A Living Will allows you to convey wishes regarding medical treatment. It contains specific directions on the course of action you would or would not like to take if you are in a terminal condition, a permanent coma, or a persistent vegetative state. LegalContracts' Health Care Directive contains both a Living Will and a Medical Power of Attorney.
Rental/Lease Forms
California Equipment Rental AgreementAn Equipment Rental Agreement is a contract by which one party, the owner of equipment, rents equipment to another party.
California Landlord's Consent to Lease AssignmentA Landlord's consent to lease assignment is used where an original tenant is transferring his rights and obligations under the lease to a new tenant and the parties want evidence of the Landlord's consent to this arrangement.
California Landlord's Consent to SubleaseA Landlord's consent to sublease is used where an original tenant is subleasing certain premises to a new tenant and the original tenant wants evidence of the Landlord's consent to the sublease.
California Lease Agreement (Commercial)A Commercial Property Lease Agreement creates a commercial tenancy agreement between a landlord and a tenant.
California Lease Agreement (Residential)A Residential Rental/Lease Agreement creates a residential tenancy between a landlord and a tenant. Includes option to purchase.
California Lease AmendmentA Lease Amendment is used to make changes to existing lease. The original lease remains in effect, but one or more changes are made to the terms of the lease. In order for the Lease Amendment to be valid, it must be signed by all of the parties listed in the original lease.
California Lease Application (Commercial)A Commercial Lease Application is used by landlords (or lessees, or property managers) to collect information on potential commercial renters and to obtain authorization from the applicant to check his or her credit history.
California Lease Assignment AgreementA Lease Assignment Agreement is used when a tenant who is renting property from a landlord wants to transfer the entire interest that the tenant has in the property to a third party. The third party then assumes the lease and all rights and obligations under the lease that the tenant had with the landlord.
California Letter of IntentLegalContracts' Letter of Intent provides a non-binding document for two or more parties to form an understanding for a future agreement.
California Personal Property Rental AgreementA Personal Property Rental Agreement may be used for the long-term and short-term rental of many types of personal property by businesses and individuals.
California Rental Agreement (Residential)A Residential Rental/Lease Agreement creates a residential tenancy between a landlord and a tenant. Includes option to purchase.
California Rental Application (Residential)A Residential Rental Application is used by landlords, lessees, and property managers to collect information on potential renters.
California Residential Rental Inspection ReportA Residential Rental Inspection Report is used by landlords (or lessees, or property managers) to record the condition of a rental property when someone moves into it, and again, when someone moves out.
California Sublease Agreement (Commercial)A Commercial Sublease Agreement is used to convey the leasing of premises by a lessee to a third party for part of the lessee's remaining term of the original lease. Our sublease agreement is used to convey the leasing of premises by a lessee to a third party for part of the lessee's remaining term of the original lease.
California Sublease Agreement (Residential)A Residential Sublease Agreement is used to convey some or all of the property rights that a tenant has under a residential lease to a third party for a portion of the tenant's remaining term of the original lease.
California Vehicle Leasing AgreementA vehicle lease is for the leasing of a vehicle in a fixed term between two parties.
Real Estate Forms
California Contract for DeedA Land Contract (or Contract for Deed) is a contract between a seller and buyer of real property, where the seller provides the financing.
California Land ContractA Land Contract (or Contract for Deed) is a contract between a seller and buyer of real property, where the seller provides the financing.
California Letter of IntentLegalContracts' Letter of Intent provides a non-binding document for two or more parties to form an understanding for a future agreement.
California Quitclaim DeedA Quitclaim Deed is used to transfer whatever interest or title a grantor may have in property, without providing a warranty as to full title in the property. Quitclaim Deeds are frequently used in transfers of property between people well-known to each other, such as family members or divorcing spouses.
California Real Estate Purchase AgreementA Real Estate Purchase Agreement is a sales agreement for completed homes. LegalContracts' Real Estate Sale Agreement deals with new houses (construction completed). It contains additional disclosure forms, if required.
California Survivorship DeedOur Survivorship Deed is a special deed where two or more individuals own property with a right of survivorship. On the death of one of the owners, the property goes to the surviving owners.
California Warranty DeedA Warranty Deed is one in which the grantor fully warrants good clear title to the property, free from any encumbrances that are not listed on the deed. It is used in most real estate deed transfers, as it provides the greatest protection of any deed.
Loans, Debt, IOUs
California Amortization ScheduleAn amortization schedule outlines the mount of time (number of years) that it will take to repay the entire amount of a loan or mortgage given a certain interest rate, amount of payment and frequency of payments.
California Demand LetterA Demand Letter is a letter sent by certified mail to demand payment or some other action, which is in default. Essentially, a demand letter sets out why the payment or action is being claimed, how it should be carried out (e.g. payment in full, payment over time), and directions for the reply and a deadline for the reply. Demand letters are frequently used to maintain some goodwill between business parties and they often encourage payment, in order to avoid expensive litigation. Most demand letters contain the 'threat' that if it is not adhered to, the next communication between the parties will be through a formal legal proceeding. We have demand letters for the following situations: debt owed, NSF checks and stopped payment on a check.
California Loan AgreementA Loan Agreement is used to document and set out the terms of a loan between individuals, between corporations, or between an individual and a corporation.
California Personal/Corporate GuaranteeA Personal/Corporate Guarantee is a collateral contract where an individual or corporation agrees to be responsible for the debt or obligations of an individual or company in the event that this individual or company defaults on its debt owed to a lender or creditor.
California Promissory NoteA Promissory Note is an enforceable promise to pay back a loan or debt.
California Shareholder Loan AgreementA Shareholder Loan Agreement is used when a corporation is borrowing money from one of its shareholders; a shareholder is lending money to its corporation; or a corporation owes money to a shareholder values (for salary, etc.) and the parties need a record of the payment to the shareholder for tax purposes.
Service Related Forms
California Catering Service AgreementA Catering Service Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a caterer is hired on a contractual basis. Our Catering Service Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience, and covers all the important areas that a catering agreement should cover, including compensation, menu and guest guarantees, and more.
California Cleaning Services AgreementA Cleaning Services Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a cleaner is hired on a contractual basis. Our Cleaning Services Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience and includes options for compensation, services provided, dispute resolution and more.
California Computer Services AgreementA Computer Services Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a computer service provider is hired on a contractual basis. Our Computer Services Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience and includes options for compensation, confidentiality clauses, deposit and cancellations and more.
California Consulting AgreementA Consulting Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a consultant is hired on a contractual basis. Our Consulting Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience and includes optional confidentiality, non-competition and non-solicitation clauses.
California Independent Contractor AgreementAn Independent Contractor Agreement allows two parties to enter into an agreement whereby an independent contractor is hired on a contractual basis.
California Performance ContractA Performance Contract is a contract for the hiring of musicians, comedians, magicians, and other performers for specific performances. LegalContracts' Performance Contract can be used for individual performers or groups of performers.
California Service AgreementA Service Agreement allows two parties to enter into an agreement whereby a service provider is hired on a contractual basis.
Marriage & Divorce
California Prenuptial AgreementA Prenuptial Agreement is a contract entered into between two people who are about to marry. It sets out how assets will be distributed in the event of divorce or death. It can also be used to address other important matters to the couple about to be married such as rights to future spousal support, etc.

A prenuptial agreement is normally used in situations where one or both parties: has significant wealth or expects to receive a large inheritance, has a personal business, wish to keep all assets and debts separate, were previously married, and/or have children from a previous relationship.
California Separation AgreementA Separation Agreement is used to divide any property and debts that you and your spouse have incurred, as well as provide for custody, visitation and support of any minor children of the relationship. Our Separation Agreement is ideal for separated couples looking to settle property and custody issues prior to a divorce judgment.
Living Arrangements
California Cohabitation AgreementA Cohabitation Agreement is a written agreement between parties who live together in a shared residence which governs their rights and obligations.
California Common Law Partner AgreementA Cohabitation Agreement is a written agreement between parties who live together in a shared residence which governs their rights and obligations.
California Roommate AgreementA Roommate Agreement is a contract entered into by tenants of a residency that establishes rules and guidelines for financial and household responsibilities.
Music/Entertainment Forms
California Performance ContractA Performance Contract is a contract for the hiring of musicians, comedians, magicians, and other performers for specific performances. LegalContracts' Performance Contract can be used for individual performers or groups of performers.
California Model and Entertainment ReleaseA Model and Entertainment Release Form is a contract in which the subject of a photograph, video, writing, or audio recording consents to the use of the photograph, video, writing, or audio recording by the artist or a third party (advertising, magazine, website, etc.)
California Music Recording ContractA Music Recording Contract is used by a record company or other business organization to enter into a contractual agreement with an individual, group or band for their exclusive services as a recording artist for that company. Our contract features renewal options, royalty breakdown, distribution requirements and more.
Corporate Forms
California Business PlanClearly describe your business plan for the benefit of stakeholders, lenders and investors.
California Consent to Action Without MeetingA Directors' Resolution creates either the director's minutes or the director's resolution in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
California Corporate BylawsThe Corporate Bylaws describe the internal rules governing the management of a Corporation. Bylaws describe the duties and obligations of the directors and officers and govern how the corporation will be run.
California Directors' ResolutionA Directors' Resolution creates either the director's minutes or the director's resolution in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
California Directors' Organizational MeetingA Directors' Organizational Meeting can occur during the process of incorporation. At this meeting, directors will complete the formation of the corporation.
California Incorporators' Organizational MeetingAn Incorporators' Organizational Meeting can occur during the process of incorporation. At this meeting, incorporators will either complete the formation of the corporation or appoint directors who will complete the formation of the corporation.
California LLC Operating AgreementAn LLC Operating Agreement is an agreement between the members of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) describing the rights and obligations of the members in relation to each other and to the LLC.
California Minutes of Directors' MeetingA Directors' Resolution creates either the director's minutes or the director's resolution in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
California Minutes of Shareholders' MeetingA Shareholders' Resolution creates either the shareholder minutes or shareholder resolutions in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
California Purchase and Sale of BusinessA Purchase and Sale of Business Agreement is used to transfer the shares or assets of a business from one or more sellers to one or more purchasers. The agreement can be structured as a sale of the shares of the business or as a sale of the assets of the business.
California Share Purchase AgreementA Share Purchase Agreement provides a contract for two individuals or entities to accomplish a private sale and purchase of stock or shares and is applicable for the U.S. or Canada.
California Shareholder AgreementA Shareholder Agreement can be used to say how a corporation will be managed, how disputes will be resolved, what will happen on the death of a shareholder, and to prevent shareholders from competing with the corporation. Depending on your jurisdiction, it may be used to transfer the power to manage a corporation from the directors to the shareholders.
California Shareholder Loan AgreementA Shareholder Loan Agreement is used when a corporation is borrowing money from one of its shareholders; a shareholder is lending money to its corporation; or a corporation owes money to a shareholder values (for salary, etc.) and the parties need a record of the payment to the shareholder for tax purposes.
California Shareholders' Organizational MeetingA Shareholders' Organizational Meeting can occur during the process of incorporation. At this meeting, shareholders will ratify the decisions and actions of the incorporators and directors, appoint or elect new directors, appoint or waive the appointment of auditors, and resolve any other outstanding business.
California Shareholders' ResolutionA Shareholders' Resolution creates either the shareholder minutes or shareholder resolutions in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
Sales Related Forms
California Bill of Sale
California Purchase AgreementA Purchase Agreement is a contract where a seller promises to sell something that a purchaser promises to buy. A Purchase Agreement can be used to sell goods, assets, equipment, services, etc. A Bill of Sale is often used with a Purchase Agreement to conclude the sale and transfer the title to the purchaser. Either a Purchase Agreement or our Bill of Sale is required for any sale of goods of a value over $500.
California Purchase and Sale of BusinessA Purchase and Sale of Business Agreement is used to transfer the shares or assets of a business from one or more sellers to one or more purchasers. The agreement can be structured as a sale of the shares of the business or as a sale of the assets of the business.
California Quitclaim DeedA Quitclaim Deed is used to transfer whatever interest or title a grantor may have in property, without providing a warranty as to full title in the property. Quitclaim Deeds are frequently used in transfers of property between people well-known to each other, such as family members or divorcing spouses.
California Real Estate Purchase AgreementA Real Estate Purchase Agreement is a sales agreement for completed homes. LegalContracts' Real Estate Sale Agreement deals with new houses (construction completed). It contains additional disclosure forms, if required.
California Sales AgreementA Sales Agreement is a contract where a seller promises to sell something that a purchaser promises to buy. A Sales Agreement can be used to sell goods, assets, equipment, services, etc. A Bill of Sale is often used with a Sales Agreement to conclude the sale and transfer the title to the purchaser. Either a Sales Agreement or our Bill of Sale is required for any sale of goods of a value over $500.
California Warranty DeedA Warranty Deed is one in which the grantor fully warrants good clear title to the property, free from any encumbrances that are not listed on the deed. It is used in most real estate deed transfers, as it provides the greatest protection of any deed.
Partnership and Joint Venture
California Business PlanClearly describe your business plan for the benefit of stakeholders, lenders and investors.
California Joint Venture AgreementA Joint Venture Agreement provides a contract for two or more individuals or entities to form a business relationship suitable for a single project or purpose.
California Letter of IntentLegalContracts' Letter of Intent provides a non-binding document for two or more parties to form an understanding for a future agreement.
California Partnership AgreementA Partnership Agreement is a contract for two or more individuals or entities to form a business partnership.
California Partnership AmendmentThe Partnership Amendment is used to add, modify, or delete terms of a partnership agreement.
California Purchase and Sale of BusinessA Purchase and Sale of Business Agreement is used to transfer the shares or assets of a business from one or more sellers to one or more purchasers. The agreement can be structured as a sale of the shares of the business or as a sale of the assets of the business.
Human Resource Forms
California Confidentiality AgreementA Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
California Employment ContractAn Employment Contract sets out the terms on which you are hiring an individual or company.
California Employment Termination LetterAn Employment Termination Letter formally advises an employee that his or her employment has been terminated.
California Employee Warning LetterAn Employee Warning Letter is used to provide consistent and reasonable employee disciplining procedures.
California Non-Disclosure AgreementA Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
Intellectual Property Forms
California Confidentiality AgreementA Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
California Non-Disclosure AgreementA Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
Other Forms
California Amending AgreementAn Amending Agreement is used to make alterations to existing contracts or agreements between two or more parties. The original agreement remains in effect, but one or more changes are made to the terms of the agreement. Amendments can be such matters as extending the term of the agreement, changing a payment amount, changing or adding obligations of one party, etc.
California Cease and Desist LetterA Cease and Desist Letter is used to demand that a person or company cease any unwanted action or behavior. For example, it can be used to demand a person or company cease violating your copyright or to demand a creditor to stop harassing you.
California Child Medical ConsentA Child Medical Consent is used when parents or guardians of a child (or children) want to authorize another person (or people) to consent to medical treatment for the child(ren). It is ideal for use when a child is being cared for by a babysitter, grandparents, other relatives, or other temporary guardians. With this authorization, the caregiver will be able to access medical care without delay, especially in emergency situations.
California Child Travel Consent FormA Child Travel Consent Form is required where a minor child under the age of 18 is traveling internationally without both parents present. It helps to avoid hassles boarding airplanes, seeking medical treatment for the children in your care, or crossing international borders. It is especially useful in divorce/separation situations.
California Confidentiality AgreementA Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
California Letter of IntentLegalContracts' Letter of Intent provides a non-binding document for two or more parties to form an understanding for a future agreement.
California Non-Disclosure AgreementA Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
California Pet AgreementA Pet Agreement is used to settle disputes when a relationship ends and the parties are co-owners of a pet or pets.
California Termination AgreementA Termination Agreement provides a mechanism to conclude or discontinue an existing agreement.
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