Question 1

What are legal templates?

Accepted Answer

Legal templates are pre-prepared document formats that can provide a starting point for common legal or business documentation.

Question 2

Can I use a template without changing it?

Accepted Answer

Templates may need to be adapted to the specific circumstances, parties and requirements of a matter. Users should review the document before relying on it.

Question 3

Are the templates suitable for South African use?

Accepted Answer

The templates are intended for use in the South African legal and business context, subject to the purpose and circumstances for which a particular template is used.

Question 4

Can Legal Drafters customise a template?

Accepted Answer

Custom drafting or review requirements can be discussed separately with Legal Drafters where applicable.

Question 5

Are templates the same as legal advice?

Accepted Answer

No. A template is a document resource and does not by itself constitute advice on the specific circumstances of a matter.

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