There are many reasons why you may wish to contact your attorney. Understanding that reason is key to determining whether a letter is the appropriate course of action and, if so, to writing a letter that clearly communicates your message. If you merely wish to inquire about the status of your case, a formal letter is not necessary. Your lawyer is obligated to keep you reasonably informed about the status of your case and will likely contact you whenever there is news to report. If you have not heard from your lawyer in a while, send him a quick email or leave him a voice mail message asking for an update. If your lawyer has requested that you write him a letter, follow his instructions his exactly. For example, if he sends you a list of questions to answer, simply answer his questions one by one as clearly as possible. Do not worry about formatting the letter in any special way or typing it unless your attorney requests that you do so. If your lawyer has asked that you write him a letter giving your consent to his requesting documents on your behalf, you should ask your lawyer to write the letter for you. This kind of letter may need to meet certain criteria to be effective and your lawyer is the one who will know what the letter needs to include. Your only role should be to revise and sign the letter once you have received a draft. If you are concerned your lawyer is not working on your case, write him a polite but firm letter explaining your concerns. If you feel more comfortable emailing or calling him, that would be fine as well. You are under no obligation to express your concerns in a formal letter. If you want to fire your lawyer, send him a letter that clearly states you are terminating the relationship and that the lawyer is to cease working on any pending matters. You should also ask that he return all of the documents regarding your case and pay you refund for any unfinished work. Once you have confirmed that writing a letter will serve your purpose, write an opening paragraph that explains why you are writing and stating any questions or requests. If you wish to fire your attorney, state that clearly in your opening paragraph: "I'm writing to terminate our attorney-client relationship." If you have a legal question for your attorney, ask it up front: "I'm writing to ask you a question about my immigration case. I'm wondering how my departure from the U.S. will affect my legal residence status." Once you have explained your purpose, the proceeding paragraphs should explain your reasons for making a particular request or asking a particular question. If you begin your letter with a paragraph stating that you would like to terminate your relationship with your attorney, write one or two paragraphs that explain why you are unhappy with him. Wherever possible, refer to specific examples. If you are writing your attorney with a question, provide your attorney with the necessary context for understanding why you are asking your question. For example, "The reason I am asking this question is that I'm planning to leave the United States next month to care for my mother who is sick." If you are making a request, be sure to repeat it in the final paragraph. This will remind your attorney of what you are asking from him. For example: "For these reasons, I would like to terminate our attorney-client relationship and I ask that you return my file to me as soon as possible." Your main goal in writing to your attorney should be to communicate your message as clearly as possible. Do not worry about impressing your attorney by using big words or complicated sentences. You want to make sure your attorney understands what you are saying so that he can comply with your request. For example, instead of "enclosed herewith please find," just say, "I've enclosed" or "Here is. . . ." Think about your purpose in writing the letter and include only the information necessary to achieving that purpose. Anything beyond the essential information could confuse your attorney and cause him to misunderstand what you are requesting. Avoid unnecessary tangents, like telling your attorney about problems you have been having with your wife, unless they relate to your case.
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One-sentence summary -- Understand your purpose. Lead with the most important point. Fill in the middle with your reasons. Close with a paragraph that summarizes your main point. Use simple language. Keep it short.

Q: Clean the stains of white shirts, especially white cotton shirts, immediately after the stain appears. It's much harder to remove the stain once they've set. Use a room with great ventilation. Protect your countertop or table by using an old towel to mix your ingredients. Also, use gloves to protect your hands. Use equal parts Oxyclean and ammonia, a 1:1 solution. Rub the solution into your stain for thirty seconds and allow it to penetrate up to ten minutes. Wash as usual in cold or warm water. Always make sure to treat your stained clothes with ammonia in a well-ventilated room. Use gloves. Sponge fabric with ammonia. Let it sit for a couple of minutes. If you're working with garments that contain wool or silk, cut the ammonia with water to create a 50/50 ratio. Rinse and wash as normal.
A: Use Oxyclean and ammonia. Use straight ammonia.

Article: Besides a dog being in pain from an inoperable or untreatable condition, there is the dog's quality of life that needs to be taken into consideration. Talk to your veterinarian about any concerns you have regarding your pet's quality of life. These can include the following factors: Complete loss of appetite or unwillingness or inability to eat Trouble standing or walking. Falling over when standing or trying to walk. Difficulty with breathing or every breath is labored Incontinence or soiling problems Chronic pain or inability to get comfortable Chronic vomiting or diarrhea that threatens to leave the animal dehydrated Before making the appointment you will want to prepare yourself and your family members for life without your beloved dog. Make sure you have photos of your dog, spend some time with your dog petting and comforting it, and giving it a special treat or food. Remember to let any people that cared for and loved the dog join in this process. Do not lie to them that the dog is going to another home or that it ran away. Instead, explain to them the decision making process to euthanize the dog and explain the death to them in an age appropriate manner. An excellent book for kids is When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood fame. You will need to decide if you want to be with your dog to the end of its life. Only you can decide if you want to present for the process. Some people want to be, some don't. It only depends on what is right for you and your dog. Most veterinarians and their staff will be fine with you being present and will explain the process to you. If you can't be present they will understand that decision as well. When you call for the appointment to euthanize your dog you can ask if they will come to your home to do the euthanasia. Or you may prefer to have it done at the veterinarian's office to avoid unpleasant memories at home. Either the way the procedure is similar. You will need to decide on the disposition of the body after the euthanasia is completed, basically whether you want the dog's body cremated or not. You will also decide whether you want to take its ashes or body home with you for burial. Do you have a box or a special blanket to wrap the body in? Or will you decide to have the veterinarian's office arrange for cremation, which will add more money to the final bill. Do you have room to bury the body in your yard? Can you dig in the yard if it's winter time? Is there a safe spot to dig? You may have to check with your local utilities to make sure you don't damage any buried lines on your property.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Decide whether your dog needs to be put to sleep. Prepare yourself to say goodbye. Decide how you would like your dog's end of life to happen. Decide what you want to happen with your dog's body.