Sunday, June 12, 2011

Is a Generic "Fill in the Blank" Legal Form Right for Your Business?


Anyone can purchase a fill-in-the-blank form from the store or print one off the web, but are they appropriate for you and your business? 

One’s business may be as unique and creative as you are in running it. While a premade form may cover many of the issues that you need, it may not address all of your unique issues or circumstances. Manufacturers of these forms typically try to address many of the topics typically found with these forms, but you should realize that the form is being sold to the general market and not you individually.  There also exists the possibility that the form may address too much and be filled with information that you do not need (i.e. dealing with collections in pre-paid matters). If this is the case, then hopefully you bought a form that allows you to edit it so you can avoid unsightly cross-outs and possible confusion when the form is presented to a valued client.

Your business forms are only as good as the information in them. That is why a fill-in-the-blank form may not meet your legal business needs. It may behoove you to confer with an attorney to ensure your documents meet your particular legal needs and business requirements.

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