SMEs and home users can now produce their own valid legal documents without incurring the cost of an attorney. LegalWrite, a software application developed by Fluxmans Attorneys, one of South Africa`s leading law firms, and Softline Pastel, runs on any Windows PC and gives users access to an extensive range of documents that form the basis of standard, legally binding agreements.
"Running a business demands a range of different skills. LegalWrite simplifies matters by letting users produce and customise legal documents such as letters, property and employment agreements as well as commercial documents, instantly and effortlessly," says Bridget du Toit, sales director at Softline Pastel.
"LegalWrite gives users access to all the standard legal documents that are commonly encountered on a day-to-day basis. It is the quickest way to clearly communicate your intentions and business needs in writing," Du Toit says.
Small businesses do not always have access to the resources available to larger enterprises. LegalWrite alleviates resource constraints by simplifying many legal matters that arise in business or personal dealings. LegalWrite is just another way Pastel is showing its commitment to providing holistic solutions to SMEs.
If a business or individual is buying, renting or selling property, LegalWrite provides standard documents for purchase offers as well as residential and commercial lease agreements. Users can also make use of standard commercial documents included in the package when selling a business, offering share options or drawing up trust deeds and partnership agreements.
In personal dealings, LegalWrite can assist individuals in navigating the complex legal issues surrounding wills and estates. It allows users to get started on general documents such as a simple will, statement of case, disclaimer clauses and various letters relating to trust deeds, says Du Toit. It also gives users access to the correct documentation for divorce and maintenance, which can prove to be costly procedures when hiring a lawyer for these purposes.
LegalWrite is available from Incredible Connection and Makro stores around the country. The single user package retails for R499.
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Softline Pastel, a member of the Softline Group, is South Africa`s leading developer of accounting, payroll and related software applications for the SME market. Founded in 1987, Pastel has been a trusted name in accounting software for over 17 years and is recommended by nine out of 10 accountants. Pastel has over 160 000 users worldwide and is currently sold in over 50 countries through a network of more than 3 500 channel and business partners. The software is available in eight languages including English, Afrikaans, Dutch, Danish, German, Icelandic, Italian and Portuguese.
For more information, please visit the Softline Pastel Web site at www.pastel.co.za.
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