Legal Forms

Set out your wishes for end-of-life treatment and appoint someone as your health care representative with this Advance Directive for Health Care Package for New Jersey residents.

• This package of forms contains the following:
  • information and instructions to help you prepare and complete your advance directive,
  • Advance Health Care Directive which is made up of:
    • Part I - Proxy Directive (Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care), where you can designate someone you trust to act as your health care representative to make medical decisions for you when you are unable to do so,
    • Part II - Instruction Directive, where you can give directions to your doctor and your family about what types of life-prolonging treatments you want or do not want.
• Making an Advance Directive can help to ensure that your family and your doctor know what your wishes if you should become unable to communicate or make your own decisions, and that there is someone with the authority to make decisions for you.
• The forms are provided in MS Word format and can be used by more than one person by filling in the appropriate information.
• Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.

Have you made full payment to a contractor who has failed to discharge its lien from your property? File this New Jersey Affidavit of Payment to get the lien discharged.

• The Affidavit can be sworn by either a property owner or by a community association, in the case of common interest property.
• The form must be filed with the County Clerk after it has been sworn and notarized.
• This Affidavit of Payment can only be used for properties within the State of New Jersey.
• Don't let old paid liens affect your ability to remortgage or sell your property. Buy the Affidavit of Payment to Discharge Lien form and clear those liens off your title now.

New Jersey contractors, release your lien rights after receipt of final payment on a project with this Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment.

• The Waiver and Release authorizes a release of any lien rights or claims for payment which the contractor may have against the owner's property ON THE CONDITION that the final payment from the Customer clears the bank.
• The document also includes a Notice of Completion form.
• This release form should only be used if the contractor has received final payment (except for any disputed amounts).
• Available in MS Word format. Pay for the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
• Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.

New Jersey contractors, release your lien rights up to the date of a progress payment with this Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment.

• The Waiver and Release authorizes a release of any lien rights or claims for payment which the contractor may have for labor, materials or equipment supplied for improvements to a property only for the period specified in the release.
• The release is made ON THE CONDITION that the progress payment from the Customer clears the bank.
• This is a reusable lien form in MS Word format. Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
• Intended for use only in the State of New Jersey.

Instructions for NJ Contractors and Subtrades

NJ contractors and subtrades are required to file their lien claims using the official New Jersey Construction Lien Claim form. This form is designed to ensure compliance with the Construction Lien Law, P.L. 1993, c. 318 (C.2A:44A), and provides a standardized process for submitting claims.

Key Components of the Lien Claim Form

• Notice of Unpaid Balance and Arbitration Award:
  • This section documents any outstanding payments and details regarding arbitration awards, if applicable.
• Claimant's Representation and Verification Statement:
  • The claimant must provide a sworn statement verifying the accuracy and legitimacy of the lien claim.
• Notice to Owner of Real Property:
  • This notice informs the property owner of the existence of a lien claim filed against their property.
• Notice to Subcontractor or Contractor:
  • This section notifies relevant subcontractors or contractors involved in the project about the lien claim.
• Certificate of Delivery:
  • The certificate records details on how and when the form was served to all required parties.

Format and Usage

The template is provided as a fully editable form in Word format. After purchasing, users may utilize the form as often as needed to file claims. Please note that this form is intended solely for use within the State of New Jersey.

Discharge your lien claim in New Jersey with this downloadable easy-to-use Discharge of Construction Lien Claim form.

How to Use the Form

The form must be completed by the lien claimant, acknowledged by a notary, and then filed with the County Records office where the original lien claim was filed.

Format and Jurisdiction

The Discharge of Construction Lien Claim form is available in MS Word format and is editable and reusable. 

This legal template is intended for use only in the State of New Jersey.

If a deceased person owned real estate property in New Jersey, the executor of the estate can file this Executor's Deed in order to transfer ownership of the property.

• The person signing the Deed as grantor must be the person who is acting as executor (personal representative) of the estate.
• The property is transferred to the grantee named in the Deed for the amount stated, and the grantor acknowledges receipt of the amount.
• The form is available in MS Word format. If there are several properties to be transferred, you can use this template for each one.
• For use only in the State of New Jersey.

Overview

A General Durable Springing Power of Attorney is a valuable legal instrument for New Jersey residents who wish to plan for the future and ensure their interests are protected. This document is designed to become effective only in the event that you become incapacitated, meaning it "springs" into action when you are unable to make decisions for yourself.

Scope of Authority

With this Power of Attorney, you can authorize your chosen attorney-in-fact to manage a wide range of matters on your behalf, including:

• Real estate property
• Banking and financial transactions
• Stocks and bonds
• Personal property
• Insurance matters
• Pension and employment benefits
• Tax and legal matters
• Business affairs and operations

Limitations

It is important to note that this Power of Attorney does not grant your attorney-in-fact the authority to make health care or other medical decisions on your behalf.

Convenience and Accessibility

This form is available in Word format, making it simple to fill in and print. There is no need to purchase additional copies; both you and your spouse can each prepare your own Power of Attorney using this form.

Intended Use

This document is specifically intended for use within the State of New Jersey.

If you lease space to business tenants in New Jersey, always have one of the company's owners or managers execute this Guaranty of Commercial Lease form to ensure that the lease costs will be paid if the tenant defaults.

• The Guaranty is absolute, unconditional and continuing.
• The document should be signed by a person or corporate entity that has a material interest in the tenant, such as a shareholder or partner.
• The guarantor agrees to pay the rent and perform all of the tenant's obligations under the lease, if the tenant defaults.
• The landlord has the right to bring suit against the guarantor whether or not it decides to take legal action against the tenant.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.

Save time and money with this package of downloadable Lien Waiver and Release Forms for New Jersey.

These Lien Waiver and Release Forms allow contractors, suppliers and vendors to easily prepare releases each time a payment is received for labor, materials or equipment supplied to a construction job.

State Law Governing Lien Waivers

New Jersey law does not specify a statutory form for lien waivers. Both conditional and unconditional lien waivers are allowed.

State law prohibits a party from waiving its lien rights in the contract. Additionally, lien rights can only be waived to the extent of the payment received.

What is Included in the Package

This package contains the following forms which allow you to partially or fully release your lien claim against an owner's property, as payment is received:

• Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien on Progress Payment, which is only valid once the payment is actually received.
• Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien on Progress Payment.
• Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien on Final Payment, to be effective once the payment has cleared.
• Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien on Final Payment.

Format and Jurisdiction

Save money by buying the package of forms instead of purchasing them individually. These MS Word documents are customizable and reusable so they can be used on all your work projects.

The New Jersey Lien Waiver and Release Forms are prepared in accordance with State laws and should only be used on projects within that State.