Here’s a short list of activities that only lawyers may perform:
putting in appearances at court for a client
offering specific legal advice to an individual
conducting negotiations for settlement
drafting legal documents, other than just filling in blanks
Here’s a short list of activities that do not constitute the practice of law:
filling in the blanks of a standard form contract
preparing tax returns (without providing legal advice)
providing general information on estate planning
see:
https://lawshelf.com/coursewareconte...ractice-of-law
Yeah, you don't need to be a lawyer to fill in blanks on a form contract, but you must be one to draft a contract, to advise others about it, and to negotiate related settlement terms.
Hell, I have "painted you a picture," clear as clear can be, and no doubt you'll scoff and write whatever drivel seems to fit your mood.