Nolo imprint: 117 books

Struggling with credit card debt? Have unpaid medical bills? Can’t seem to make ends meet? Nolo’s How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy helps qualified individuals wipe out debt without an attorney. After using the guide to determine whether filing for bankruptcy is the right choice, a reader can follow step-by-step instructions to complete and file the official bankruptcy forms.

This book provides concise, straightforward, and easy-to-read information about the major components of estate planning – without going into endless detail about arcane options that apply only to the wealthy. Topics include: choosing beneficiaries estate planning by parents with minor children wills living...

AUDIENCE: This book is for any tenant renting residential property, in any state. REASONS TO BUY THIS NEW EDITION: Many states have tenant-friendly laws, but if tenants don't know them, they can't take advantage of them. This book explains common legal and practical problems and...

Every Landlord's Legal Guide gives landlords and property managers the legal and practical solutions they need to rent residential property right. From move-in to move-out, this book covers a wide range of issues, including fair housing, repairs, sublets, screening for good tenants, environmental...

Win your small claims case! You don't need a lawyer to win in small claims court. You need to know how to prepare and present your own case. Smart preparation for your day in court can make the difference between receiving a check and writing one. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court...

If you’re using copyrighted material, don’t get sued—get permission! Online or off, before you use some or all of a song, photo, book, or any other work covered by copyright law, you need to get permission first. If you don’t, you could end up facing legal action from the rights-holder. This...

Keep your corporation valid in the eyes of the IRS and courts. If you've taken the time to turn your business into a corporation, chances are you'd like to see it stay that way. Your business card may say "incorporated," but if the courts and the IRS think differently, it's closing...

Everything you need to define the job, step by step Every job has a description -- and if you craft it carefully, you can use a job description for effective hiring, new employee orientation, evaluating performances, discipline and plan for future growth. But if it's poorly written (or not written...

Marriage is one of the few personal contracts in which your state dictates the terms—unless you create your own customized premarital agreement. Combining Nolo's legal expertise and plain-English writing, Prenuptial Agreements makes a potentially touchy subject easy to deal with while explaining...

When it comes to business, there is no standard lease! Ready to haggle for the best deal possible? Turn to Negotiate the Best Lease for Your Business -- you’ll find the information, advice and strategies you need when negotiating with an experienced landlord. This practical handbook...

AUDIENCE FOR BOOK: First-time homebuyers in California or those moving up to a second home here, or out-of-staters planning to move to California and looking to understand its unique real estate market. REASONS TO BUY THIS NEW EDITION: • Over 400,000 homes change hands in California every year....

All the laws employers need to know! What do employers need to know about the law? Plenty! Employment laws change often. Staying on top of them is essential to running an efficient, fair workplace—and heading off expensive lawsuits. Use this comprehensive guide to find answers to workplace...

The essential guide to getting a nonprofit up and running.

The Executor's Guide shows someone who's wrapping up a loved one's estate how to proceed, step by step. It explains what must be done right away and what can wait, and guides readers through a land of unfamiliar legal procedures and terminology. It covers: preparing for the job of executor...