Summary of Principal Terms

Corporate bylaws. Non-disclosure agreements. Purchase agreements. Employment contracts. Loan agreements. Employment and independent contractor agreements. Consulting agreements. Partnership agreements.

Emails. Business Letters. Business Reports. Transactional Documents. Financial Reports and Documents.

Legal documents are defined as a written proof of the limitations and extent of a person's rights and privileges in a clear and specific manner. A common example of a legal document that you may be familiar to is the Last Will and Testament.

A legal document, in general, is a document where two or more parties enter into an agreement and it is confirmed by the placement of their signatures at the end. The term legal documents have a very broad term when it comes to discovery and court required documents.Many people attest to the verbal agreement theory.

Plan Out the Document Before You Begin. Write with Clear and Concise Language. Ensure the Correct Use of Grammar. Be as Accurate as Possible. Make Information Accessible. Ensure All Necessary Information Is Included. Always Use an Active Voice. Pay Attention to Imperatives.

Generally, a document is legal if its creator intends for it to be enforceable in a court of law. In order for a document to be legal, it must also adhere to the laws of the jurisdiction where it will be enforced. The document should also be properly signed, witnessed and filed to be considered legal.

Their signature is proof of their acceptance of the contract. The signature binds both parties to the terms. Getting the contract notarized proves each party signed the document (since no one can claim their signature was forged). The document has the notary's mark and seal.

9 Necessary Legal Documents for a Business. Memorandum of Understanding. Registration of the Trademark. Non-Disclosure Agreements. Employee Contracts Along with Offer Letters. Shareholders Agreement. The Service Agreement of Directors. Business Plan.

Affidavit. An Affidavit is a sworn written statement made before an official or anyone who may legally administer an oath. Amending Agreement. Amortization Schedule. Articles of Incorporation. Assignment. Assignment of Partnership Interest. Assignment of Trade Name.