Using practicelaw Forms
practicelaw forms are available in two formats: Portable Document Format (PDF) and Microsoft Word. 
indicates that the form is in Word. Currently, practicelaw maintains all of its PDF forms in Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional and its editable word processing forms in Microsoft Word 2003.
PDF Forms
PDFs Are Secured Forms
The posting arrangement between practicelaw and the drafters of the Uniform Conveyancing Blanks (UCBs) and the Residential Real Estate Committee (RREC) forms on practicelaw requires that posted forms are secured PDFs, as the drafters wish to preserve the integrity of all standardized text. This means standardized text in these forms cannot be altered. In certain instances, a form field will allow striking out portions of text by using an X or dash (-). When the completed form is printed, that text will appear with visible strikeouts.
Using PDF Forms
Prior to November 2008, PDF forms at practicelaw were compatible with all versions of Adobe Acrobat as well as with numerous competing PDF readers and editors. A software restriction, however, prevented users from saving completed forms.
In November 2008, practicelaw PDF forms were upgraded and now allow users to save completed forms to their hard drives. This new feature is generally only available when using a more current version of Adobe Reader. We recommend that users download and install the latest Adobe Reader or FoxIt Reader.
We cannot guarantee that older versions of Adobe Reader (prior to version 9) will allow users to open, complete, and save data in practicelaw's PDF forms. Nor can we guarantee that the forms will work properly with other PDF readers and editors, such as CutePDF.
Downloading and Saving Forms to Your Computer
Click on the appropriate icon next to the number of the form you need. In most internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari), a new window will open and your internet browser will display the form as a PDF or as a Word document.
Usually, when you open and complete a form online, your computer saves the form to a temporary folder. The form may be difficult to find later unless you save it directly to a location on your computer. An alternative to completing forms online is to save a blank form to the hard drive on your computer.
If you open a form online, you can use the "Save as" function within your word processing or PDF program. You can also download the form directly to your computer by "right clicking" on the icon for the form and selecting either "Save as" or "Save target as." You will be prompted to assign a name to the form, either by keeping the current name assigned by practicelaw, or renaming the form with your own title. Once you name the form, choose an appropriate location on your computer to save it.
- Save archival copies of completed forms to separate client folders.
Printing Forms
Most forms on practicelaw are formatted as 8.5" x 11", to be printed on letter size paper, such as the UCBs and probate forms. However, Residential Real Estate forms (RREC forms), are formatted for legal size paper (8.5 x 14 inches). Check your printer settings to assure that forms print correctly.
NOTE: Most UCBs must contain three inches of blank space at the top of the first page for recording data. If the blank space on your printed UCB is less than three inches, revise your printer settings to ensure that the printer is not automatically resizing the form.