Should I use a template to create a legal document?
By Denice Fraser, Senior Marketing Executive
Everyone’s document requirements differ and there may
be particular times when you, or someone you know considers using a template to create a legal document.
In essence, a template is a generic example - a DIY
process, which relies heavily on the level of expertise and knowledge of the person using it.
You can obtain free legal document templates online
for a number of document types.
- they
may not be regularly updated for compliance, with current Commonwealth,
state or territory legislation;
- they
may not be comprehensive;
- they
may not cover every circumstance or situation – meaning you have an
incomplete document (resulting in the need to draft sections yourself);
- they
can leave you ill at ease (not knowing if your document is compliant);
- you
can experience some pain populating the template ‘blanks’ without
guidance; and
- the
chances of receiving support to complete the template are slim.
What happens if you
need assistance or advice? You may need to start again after gathering new
information, lose a valued client, or be faced with a non-compliance penalty
far exceeding the cost of the document you initially tried to avoid.
Through Cleardocs,
you receive more than a template. Cleardocs is an automated system that guides you through an interface and
enters your answers into a master document, expertly drafted and maintained by
top 20 law firm, Maddocks.
Cleardocs easy to use question interface guides you
step by step, with help text, free helpdesk support and access to Maddocks.
You can sample some of our documents here. You will need to register as a Cleardocs
user in order to view these documents. Registration to Cleardocs is free.
These sample documents are produced from our master documents — which are like
legal document templates.
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