Date:

To:  Whom It May Concern:

Please forward to my attention a marriage license for:

Exact Names:
Date of Marriage:
Town or City:
Location:

Please send a copy of the marriage certificate to me as soon as possible.

Enclosed is my credit card information for your use to pay for my request:

Credit Card Number:
Expiration Date:
Exact Name on Card:

If you require a check instead, please send me the amount due in the enclosed stamped self-addressed envelope and I will send it to you by return mail.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter,

Best regards,

_____________
Signer

Marriage License, Request for
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A marriage license is needed for divorce filings and a host of other matters.  If you do not have one in your safe or home files, you are well advised to get one and put it with your important papers.

____________________, referred to as PARENT, and ____________________, referred to as CHILD, agree:

WHEREAS, CHILD and PARENT are both over the age of 21, and further, WHEREAS, they desire to affect a legal change in their relationship so that CHILD will be regarded as the legal and lawful child and issue of PARENT, it is AGREED:

That CHILD shall be considered the legal issue of PARENT for all purposes.

Furthermore, the Child agrees that he/she has reached their majority, 21, and is fully independent of Parents as far as legal and financial responsibilities are concerned for their welfare.  Child and Parent agree to make copies of this agreement available to any parties having an interest or stating a possible interest in this matter.

In the event that court or spousal approval is required by law, this agreement shall not become effective until such approvals.   However, notwithstanding this statement, this Agreement shall be in full force and effect to the extent possible.

Dated: _______________________________

______________________________________________
_________________________ By Parent (s)

______________________________________________
____________________ By Child

______________________________________________
Witness:  Print Name

Child, Legal Issue & Majority Status
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This review list is provided to inform you about this document in question and assist you in its preparation.  This agreement provides for formal ratification that the child is independent of the parents with regard to their legal and financial responsibilities.  Although this is often not technically necessary, it is a well care document well worth having, especially if the child is engaged in substantial financial or high-risk activities.

1.  Make multiple copies.  Have a witness sign it.

Whereas, ______________________ and ___________________, are the parent and natural guardians of the following child (ren):
_______________________________________________________________

I designate _____________ of ___________, _________ to act as guardian of the minor child (ren) stated above upon my incapacity to so act.

Should _____________ be unable or unwilling to serve, I nominate _____________ of _________, _________ to act as the guardian of the minor children in the place of _____________.

Upon my disability, the designated guardian shall have the following authority:
a) Residential custody of the minor child (ren);
b) Approve medical treatment of any kind or type or to disapprove the same within the bounds of the law;
c) Designate schooling for the minor children, and access to any and all of their educational records;
d) Generally act in loco parentis.

In the event that I am the custodian of any property for the minor children under the Uniform Transfer to Minor’s Act, or the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or similar statute,  I designate the guardian or successor guardian to act as custodian for all such custodial property.

In the event that formal legal proceedings are commenced to establish a guardian for the child, it is my desire that the guardians mentioned herein have priority in appointment.

The failure to list an individual as a guardian or successor guardian is intentional.

Dated: __________________________

________________________________________________________________
Principal(s)

STATE OF ________________
COUNTY OF _______________

Before me, the undersigned authority personally appeared the above signatory (signatories) who acknowledged to me execution of this durable power of attorney.

_____________________________________________________________________
Notary
Commission Expires:

Guardian of Minor Children, Conditional
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This review list is provided to inform you about this document in question and assist you in its preparation.  This document is a good well care document to have to put your financial affairs in order.  It permits the rapid assumption of authority should an accident or other unexpected circumstance impair your ability to act as a parent.  This is a particularly important document for single parents.  The designated guardian (s) need not sign the document.  It is up to you whether you wish to inform these people of this circumstance.

Unless you engage in dangerous occupations such as a soldier, high altitude climber, or like occupation, you are unlikely to have need of this document.  But, if you do work in a high-risk occupation, and are a single parent, this is an important document for your children’s protection and smooth transition should something happen to you.

The notary step expedites matters since courts like notaries and official documentation of this kind.  Make multiple copies.  Be sure they are readily available should something happen to you, otherwise they will lose their effectiveness.

___________________________ hereby ratifies that a certain contract entered into with _______________, on _________ related to ________________, and hereby appended, was entered into when ___________________________ was a minor.   Notwithstanding that fact, the contract shall be enforceable to the extent permissible by law for a minor.

Dated: _______________________________

__________________________________________________
___________________________ By Principal

__________________________________________________
___________________________ By Minor

Minor, Contract Status
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This review list is provided to inform you about this document in question and assist you in its preparation.  The document can be used as an Exhibit to an original contract, which is a wise idea, for those agreements involving minor children.  In addition, it can be used after the fact, as it is here, to ratify the understanding of the parties.

To strengthen the Agreement by the non-minor principal, get a parent or guardian to sign on behalf of the minor child.

1. Make multiple copies.  Give one to each party, especially the parent or guardian if the principal succeeds in getting their signature.

I, __________________, hereby transfer to ____________, as custodian for _______________, a minor, residing at ___________, ______, under the Uniform Transfers to minor act the following:
_________________________________________________________________

Dated at ___________, __________________: ______________________

_______________________________________________

RECEIPT
I, ____________, acknowledge receipt of the property described above as custodian for the minor above named under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act.

As such custodian I waive and prospectively waive for the full term that I serve as custodian compensation as provided in Section 15 of the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act.

Dated: _____________________________ at ____________, ________

________________________________________________

Custodian for _________________ under Uniform Transfers to Minors Act

___________________        Dated: _______________.
Witness

Transfer Under the ______ State Uniform Gift to Minors Act
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This review list is provided to inform you about this document in question and assist you in its preparation.  This formalizes the legal transfer of property under the laws of a specific state for gifts to minors.  This is important to document properly for many purposes, not the least of which relate to tax and property ownership reasons.  A witness is not necessary but could be helpful if the transfer is ever challenged.

1. Sign multiple copies.  Give them to the appropriate parties.  Keep copies in the related financial files for completion.

Date:

To:  Whom It May Concern:

Please forward to my attention a certified death certificate for:

Exact Name:
Date of Death:
Town or City of Birth:
Sex:

I am the Executor or Trustee acting on behalf of the Estate of the Deceased.  A copy of my authorization is enclosed.

Enclosed is my credit card information for your use to pay for my request:

Credit Card Number:
Expiration Date:
Exact Name on Card:

If you require a check instead, please send me the amount due in the enclosed stamped self-addressed envelope and I will send it to you by return mail.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter,

Best regards,

_____________
Executor or Trustee

Enc.  Authority to Act

Death Certificate, Request for
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As a Trustee or Executor you do not strictly need, as a rule, any authority to request an official death certificate.  However, it simplifies and expedites matters if you include that authorization.

_______________________________________________________________, the “parent”” of _____________________________________________________________, herewith appoints ______________________________ of _____________________________, as their attorney in fact, to act in the place and stead and with the same authority as Principal would have to do the following acts:

To act as the guardian of the person of my minor children:
______________________________________________________________________.

including the right to act entirely in loco parentis; including the authority to approve or to decline medical treatment of any kind for the child and including the right to review medical records or school records of the child.

This power of attorney shall be in effect from ________________ to ___________________.

_____________________________________________________
_______________________________, As Principal

STATE OF ______________________

COUNTY OF _______________________
_______________________________ personally appeared before me and acknowledged the execution of this power of attorney for the purposes set forth therein.

Dated: _______________________________

__________________________________________
Notary Public
Commission Expires:

Power of Attorney, Simple
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This review list is provided to inform you about this document in question and assist you in its preparation.   This is a simple but powerful Power of Attorney for care of your children that has a specific time period.  An important feature of this form is the automatic termination date at the end of the period.  You can adapt this Power of Attorney to relate to many matters where you want someone to serve as your proxy.

1. Make sure to limit the time period in the document itself for your own protection.  Remember, you can always renew the Power of Attorney, should you want to do so.
2. A notary is suggested to be sure the Power of Attorney is honored in a crisis.  Authorities love the legal niceties; this gives it to them so your agent with the Power of Attorney can act promptly and effectively.

_________________________, referred to as CUSTODIAN and _________________________, referred to as MINOR, agree:

CUSTODIAN has been acting in the capacity of custodian of property gifted to the MINOR under the _______________________________________.

MINOR has now reached the age of majority, and under the ______________________________ is entitled to possession of the property outright.

MINOR acknowledges receipt of the property so maintained by custodian, as follows:
_____________________________________________________________________

with a value of $_______ (_________________________ & _________/100 dollars).

MINOR has had adequate opportunity to examine the records related to the custodianship, and has determined that the property has been properly maintained by CUSTODIAN as provided by the law, and therefore, CUSTODIAN is fully and completely discharged and shall have no further duties or responsibility herein.

Dated: _______________________

_____________________________________
_________________________ By Minor (former)

_____________________________________
_________________________ By Custodian

Custodian, Release by Minor
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This review list is provided to inform you about this document in question and assist you in its preparation.  This Release is an important document for the Custodian to obtain from the former minor upon reaching their majority, normally 21.  If the Custodian relationship extends until the minor reaches an older age, often 25, then the same document should be signed at the same time the property is turned over.  The examination of property should precede the turnover, very much as in a real estate transaction.

This is an important agreement to have signed for the benefit of parents with their minor children so there are no later disputes about this issue, especially with families having trusts.   In a very practical sense, it virtually eliminates the opportunity for this to be used as a wedge in later matters regarding estates or other issues.

1.  Make multiple copies.  Have a notary witness the transaction if possible.

Date:

To:  Whom it May Concern

The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the authority given to _________________ (“Child Care Provider”) over _______________________________________ (“Minor Children”).

This grant of temporary authority shall begin on _____________ and end on __________, unless terminated earlier by any of the undersigned.

The above Child Care Provider shall have the absolute and final authority to:

1. Seek appropriate medical treatment or attention on behalf of the Minor Children as may be required by the circumstances, including but not limited to, medical doctor and/or hospital visits.
2.  Authorize medical treatment or medical procedures in an emergency situation.
3. Make appropriate and necessary decisions regarding clothing, bodily nourishment, and shelter.
4.  Explain absences from school; pick Minor Children from school.
5.  Sign release forms for sports and field trips.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation and prompt adherence to this authorization.

Yours very truly,

________________        _________________            _________________
Parent 1            Parent 2                Child Care Provider

________________
Names of Children;
Social Security Numbers, if available

Child Care Authorization
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This review list is provided to inform you about this document in question and assist you in its preparation.  Child Care Authorization is an underused document that can be very useful to get prompt medical or other attention to your children in an emergency.  We strongly recommend that you keep health cards and related information with this Authorization so the Child Care Provider is totally prepared in case of an emergency, which is not time to be hunting up medical permissions or documents.

You should keep this document on the front hall table for easy access by the Provider.  You can always suggest they keep a second copy in their car or yours, if they use it.

You should always execute this document if leaving home on an overnight, but especially if you are leaving home for any extended period of time and have another person caring for your children.

1.  Sign multiple copies.  Give one or more to the Provider and keep them as suggested above.

2.  This well care document can be very useful.  As a practical matter, print out several after filling in the blanks and have them readily available so you use them when gone on trips.

Dear Registrar:

Please send written confirmation that _______________ (Name) has been formally enrolled as a full-time student at ________________ (Institution) for the following period, _____________________________.
This information is needed in order to verify these facts for the following purpose:

Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter.

Best regards,

____________
Writer
Relationship to full-time student: ____________.

Enrollment, Confirmation of
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This review list is provided to inform you about this document in question and assist you in its preparation.  Enrollment verification is an important thing for many purposes.  You can adapt this letter for inquiries regarding prospective employees as well as for your own family purposes.

Keep a record of the request so you can make a second one if you not hear with a 10 days.