Lawyer consultation: $300/hour minimum
Simple contract: $500-1,500
Cease & desist letter: $750
ChatGPT legal documents: $0
Time to create: 5 minutes
Legally binding: Yes (when done right)
I've saved $4,200 on legal fees this year.
These are the exact prompts.
The Legal Documents That Cost Nothing
1. Used Car Bill of Sale
"Create a legally binding bill of sale for selling my [year/make/model] car, VIN [number], from [seller] to [buyer] in [state]. Price: $[amount]. Include: as-is condition, payment method, odometer reading, both parties' full addresses, signature lines. Make it valid in [state] court."
Sold my Honda. Buyer tried to complain 2 months later. Contract protected me.
2. Rental Agreement That Protects You
"Write a rental agreement for [property address] from [date] to [date]. Rent: $[amount]/month. Security deposit: $[amount]. Include: late fees, guest policy, maintenance responsibilities, early termination clause, notice period. Comply with [state] landlord-tenant law."
Airbnb guest became month-to-month tenant. This saved my property.
3. Friend/Family Loan Agreement
"Draft a loan agreement: [lender] lends $[amount] to [borrower]. Repayment: $[amount] monthly starting [date]. Interest: [rate]%. Include: what happens if they miss payment, can they pay early, what if lender needs money back urgently. Make it preserve the relationship but protect the money."
Lent brother $5,000. Got it all back. Still talking at Christmas.
4. Pet Adoption Contract
"Create pet adoption agreement transferring [pet type/breed/name] from [current owner] to [new owner]. Include: medical history disclosure, return policy if it doesn't work out, prohibited activities (breeding/fighting), update requirements. Protect both parties."
Rehomed dog. New owner couldn't sue when allergies developed (contract specified no warranties).
5. Freelance Service Agreement
"Write service contract for [your service] between [you] and [client]. Services: [list exactly what you'll do]. Payment: $[amount] due [when]. Include: revision limits, kill fee, intellectual property rights, what's NOT included. Prevent scope creep."
Client tried adding "quick changes" for months. Contract said 2 revisions max. Saved me 40 hours.
6. Cease & Desist That Works
"Write cease & desist letter to [name] demanding they stop [specific behavior] immediately. Reference [state] harassment/stalking laws. Include: documentation of incidents, demanded actions, deadline for compliance, consequences if continues. Professional but forceful tone."
Ex-employee stopped badmouthing my business after receiving this. Lawyer quoted $800 for same letter.
7. Property Co-Ownership Agreement
"Draft co-ownership agreement for property at [address] between [names]. Ownership: [percentages]. Include: who pays what bills, how to handle repairs over $[amount], what if someone wants out, death/divorce provisions, dispute resolution. Prevent future fights."
Bought lake house with friend. This agreement saved our friendship when he wanted to sell.
The Power Additions for Any Contract
Always add these clauses:
"Include severability clause (if one part is invalid, rest remains valid)"
"Add choice of law: [your state] laws govern this agreement"
"Include attorney's fees clause: loser pays winner's legal costs"
"Add merger clause: this document is the entire agreement"
"Include electronic signature acceptance paragraph"
The Prompts That Handle Problems
Demand Letter for Payment:
"Write demand letter to [person/company] for unpaid $[amount] owed since [date] for [service/product]. Include: payment deadline, late fees accumulated, next steps if not paid, small claims court warning. Firm but professional."
Collected 3 unpaid invoices. Total: $7,400.
Security Deposit Return Letter:
"Draft letter to landlord at [address] demanding return of $[amount] security deposit within [state's required timeframe]. Reference move-out date, condition of property, state law requirements. Threaten small claims if needed."
Got full deposit back plus interest. Landlord tried to keep it all.
Contract Amendment:
"Create amendment to existing contract dated [date] between [parties]. Change: [what you're changing]. Keep everything else the same. Make it legally binding and reference original agreement."
Modified payment terms when client had cashflow issues. Stayed protected.
When to Actually Get a Lawyer
ChatGPT is perfect for:
Simple agreements between individuals
Standard contracts under $10,000
Cease & desist letters
Basic rental agreements
Demand letters
Get a real lawyer for:
Criminal matters
Divorce/custody
Complex real estate
Business formations
Litigation
Anything over $50,000
The Legal Prompt Framework
Every legal prompt needs:
Parties involved (full legal names)
Specific location (laws vary by state)
Exact amounts and dates
Clear obligations for each party
What happens if someone breaks it
Add: "Make this enforceable in [state] court"
Real Money Saved This Year
Rental agreement: $500 lawyer fee saved
Car sale contract: $200 saved
Cease & desist: $750 saved
Service agreements (5): $2,500 saved
Demand letters (2): $600 saved
Total: $4,550
Plus: Actually GOT the documents immediately instead of waiting weeks.
Your Protection Starts Now
Think you don't need legal documents?
You're one bad transaction away from finding out.
That verbal agreement? Worthless.
That handshake deal? Good luck.
That "understanding"? Doesn't exist in court.
Open ChatGPT. Use these prompts.
Protect yourself for free.
While everyone else gets screwed by handshake deals...
You have everything in writing.
P.S. Lawyer friend reviewed my ChatGPT contracts. Said they're "surprisingly solid" but I should still have complex ones reviewed. Fair enough. But for $0 vs $500, I'll take "surprisingly solid" every time. He now uses ChatGPT for his first drafts.
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