What options do I have?

If you cannot work it out with them amicably, have an attorney send them a demand letter for the refund. Litigation using an attorney would likely...

How to legally start my lead generation freelance services?

Your questions are too complex and nuanced for this type of Q&A forum. You should retain a good business attorney and tax advisor in your area to...

Most agreements are not required to be notarized to be enforceable, and this includes promissory notes.

How much will it cost to have an attorney read over a 400-page business contract to become a franchisee?

There is no set pricing for that kind of work, it just depends on how long it takes. Typically, the attorney does not need to review all 400 pages,...

You answered your own question. One year means just that, one year. If you want a longer warranty, buy a refrigerator with a longer warranty.

Any individual who you all agreed would be an owner of the company The SOS filing is not determinative.

I'm looking for a standard contract to transfer ownership of a business.

Use the search function to find a business attorney to assist.

You can have the attorney be listed as the organizer as well as the registered agent and use a PO box for the principal office address.

Can I start an LLC and have it "buy" my sole proprietorship's assets?

Yes, but you should make sure that the LLC pays the fair market value for the assets. Or you can contribute the assets to the company as a capital...

What are the pros and cons of the "handshake agreement"?

The only "pro" of a handshake agreement is that it is easy to agree to with no legal fees. The primary con of any oral agreement is that it is...