Are you considering entering into a partnership? Have you taken the correct steps to protect yourself in case your future partner does not hold up his or her end of the partnership?
The Complete Partnership Book takes you through the process of forming your own partnership, while giving you tips to make sure you are protected once the partnership begins. Complete with step-by-step instructions and the agreements and forms you need, this book makes forming your own partnership inexpensive and hassle-free.
Table of Contents
Using Self-Help Law Books
Introduction
Chapter 1: Overview of Businesses and Partnerships Types of Business Organizations Advantages of Partnerships Disadvantages of Partnerships Deciding What is Best for You
Chapter 2: Lawyers Needing a Lawyer Selecting a Lawyer Evaluating a Lawyer Working with a Lawyer Firing Your Lawyer
Chapter 3: Partnership Law Partnership Law in General The Law in Your State Taxes Partnership Name Legal Research
Chapter 4: Your Partners Authority of a Partner
Chapter 5: Writing a Partnership Agreement Short Form Partnership Agreement Long Form Partnership Agreement Investment Club Partnership Agreement Creating Your Own Partnership Agreement
Chapter 6: Changing Partners Uniform Partnership Act Departing Partner Sells to Partnership New Partner Purchases from Existing Partner New Partner Buys into Existing Partnership
Chapter 7: Dissolving a Partnership
Chapter 8: Looking Forward
Glossary
Appendix A: State Partnership Laws
Appendix B: Partnership Acts
Appendix C: Forms
Appendix D: Partnership Agreement Clauses
Index
About the Author
Edward A. Haman received his law degree from the University of Toledo. He has practiced law in Florida, Michigan and Hawaii, and he has served as a Michigan Circuit Court domestic relations hearing officer. He has written many self-help books, including How to File Your Own Bankruptcy (or How to Avoid It) and Power of Attorney Handbook.
