Personal Lawyer - Create Binding Legal Documents
                       Copyright 1988 David W. Batterson

     Personal Lawyer is a software program developed under the supervision of
California attorney Douglas P. Jacobs.  While it is aimed primarily toward the
average person, it can also be used by paralegals, attorneys and legal
secretaries.
     It lets you create binding legal documents using any PC and printer. 
These documents include promissory notes, real estate leases, wills, special or
general powers of attorney, and statements of guardianship.
     The completed documents are legal in 49 states and the District of
Columbia.  Louisiana is the exception because its legal system is based largely
on French rather than English law.
     The program is easy to use, and it does most of the work for you.  After
selecting the document you require, you answer specific questions.  Additional
questions appear, depending upon your typed responses.
     Personal Lawyer then constructs appropriate legal language around the
facts you supply.  Upon completion, you are ready to print it.  Virtually all
printers are supported, including laser printers.
     The manual contains full explanations of each type of document.  The legal
professional will probably not have to bother reading these.  However, "Star
Wars" fans will enjoy reading the printed "last will and testament of Han
Solo."
     Personal Lawyer also includes 30 pre-printed document envelopes.  The
suggested list price is an affordable $59.95.
     A company spokesman said that future programs will allow the creation of
additional types of documents.
     For more information, contact BLOC Publishing Corp., 800 SW 37th Ave.,
Suite 765, Coral Gables, FL  33134; (305) 445-0903, (800) 888-2562, FAX: (305)
444-5010.
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     David W. Batterson is an independent computer writer and consultant in
Palm Springs, CA.  He formerly was an office manager for a Los Angeles court
reporting firm.  Contact him via MCI Mail: DBATTERSON.