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Foster Law Forms - Our History...

Foster Law Forms has been providing our many customers with quality court compliant self-help law forms since 1995.

Completed correctly, not only are our estate planning forms court compliant, they are also user-friendly. In-that you complete the forms on your computer, the forms remember repetitive data and enters it for you. Where required, our forms even do the math for you.

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What Does It Mean To Act Pro Se (self-help) In a Legal Proceeding?...

Latin for "for oneself, on one's own behalf." When a litigant proceeds without legal counsel, they are said to be proceeding "pro se".

Most legal dictionaries define the term "pro se" as someone who represents themself in a legal procedure without the aid of an attorney. It is an established tenet that you have the right to represent yourself in a court of law, however, many people do not understand that choosing to represent yourself means that the Court will expect you to follow the same rules and procedures that an attorney must follow. The Judge in your case may not do anything to give any appearance of being partial to either side and this includes giving legal advice and having contact with either party without the other being present. Generally, when you go into court, the Judge will give you much information about what may be wrong with whatever pleadings you filed. Listen carefully; if you do not understand what is being said at the time, you can take that information and see an attorney afterwards to get a better understanding of what was said.

A Last Will and Testament, a Revocabal Living Trust Agreement, and a Living Will are three of the most important documents most adult Americans should have and understand. Recommended by top financial advisors and estate planners across the country.Recent surveys report that only 42% of adult Americans have the necessary estate documents in place. Are you apart of the 58% who does not have the required estate planning documents to protect yourself and your loved ones?

Foster Law Forms

Foster Law Forms has been providing these important and essential estate planning documents to its many customers since 1995. With our easy to use forms software you complete your documents in the comfort of your home or office, guided by on-screen instructions each step of the way. All of your information remains confidential. Our document software is automated -- Ensuring you of accuracy and saving you time. These documents will be tailored to your specific requirements at your computer as often as circumstances dictate, with no additional charges, not on a remote server somewhere in internet land and you can use this software as often as you need to.

Eleminating the cost of an attorney or paralegal, additional savings are gained by the fact that the software documents can be used by both you and your spouse, and the information can be updated immediately as circumstances change.

Procedural Information

Court staff may assist you with procedures only and very often there is a fine line between procedural information and legal advice. Staff cannot give legal advice. Procedural information includes such matters as where to obtain forms for some procedures, how to file a petition, answer requirements, service requirements on common procedures, how to get a default, how to file a motion, how to get a hearing, etc. Basically, questions must be taken individually and a judgment must be made on whether or not the question involves giving legal advice. If you are told that your question is legal advice, please accept that it is and don't badger court employees to help you when they cannot. Filling out forms is definitely considered legal advice and you will need to seek the assistance of a licensed attorney if you have any questions regarding "what to put in the blanks."

Rules of Court

Judges are bound by the concept of "Stare Decisis" which is basically the idea that prior decisions must be honored and considered in any similar matter. Legal research can be very complex, but most law libraries will have a staff librarian that can show you basically how to find what you are looking for. If the other party files an objection to your pleading on procedural grounds or the judge signs an order denying your pleading because of a procedural problem, there will sometimes be a rule cited in the document to which you can refer. Put simply, representing yourself in a legal procedure is not always as easy as it sounds. There are many books written by lawyers for non-lawyers and you will be best prepared by reading everything you can find and getting legal advice from an attorney, if you are not comfortable.

Our Services

Foster Law Forms .com provides our visitors with resources, references and official up-to-date forms as provided by the individual state authorities. However, some local jurisdictions may require additional forms. You can download any of our available pdf forms for your particular case in your particular jurisdiction directly. We do not practice law and do not offer these services as legal advice.

All of our forms are "Smart Forms", meaning that the forms provide you step-by-step suggestions, re-enter repetative information and do the math for you where required. These are not individual forms. These are complete packages of all of the individual forms you will need to file with the court to complete your petition, to include petition, affidavits and service. Yours to use as often as you need.

Our forms include: Adoption, Basic Bankruptcy Forms Package, Dissolution of Marriage, Estate Planning Documents, Promissory Note, Advance Directives, Revocable Trust, Last Will and Testament, Contracts, Divorce, Child Support, Cohabitation and Prenuptial Agreements, Real Estate Management, Contractor Agreements, Intelectual Agreements, Partner Agreements, Name Change, Probate, Child Custody, Spousal Support, Protective Orders, Desolution of Marriage, Parenting forms and a FREE bill of sale form for your use to say thank you for your visit.

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Complete Your Estate Plan

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Check Your Credit

Your credit history, present standing and balances can effect your estate. For your peace of mind and for the sake of your benificiaries, to properly prepare your estate planning documents you should check your credit reports.

By September 2005 all consumers were eligible to receive a free copy of their credit report. Checking your credit annually helps you catch mistakes and become aware of attempted identity theft. For a free report, go to Annual Credit Report or call (877) 322-8228.

These forms are valid in all 50 states (certain restrictions may apply). To use your estate planning packages you may need to have the free application Adobe Acrobate Reader installed on your computer (you probably already have it, Windows XP does not require it), if you do not you can get it HERE.

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