Was the executor court appointed or was she named in the Will? You would likely not be able to hold the executor responsible for your attorney's...

What if I stop paying him can he come after me for what I still owe on mortgage? The building is worth more than I owe him.

Yes, If you stop paying you would be in breach of your purchase contract and he would be entitled to sue you for his damages. It would not be...

What rights do you have if you are on the deed of a home but not the mortgage

I agree with my colleagues, these really are two separate and distinct documents. However, to have a mortgage on a house with your name on the...

Do we have any legal recourse?

Yes, their are routes for you to take that should allow you to recoup some , if not all of the money, but a lot of facts are missing from your...

Can I break the contract because the other person wants more out of the contract?

Most likely not, because your promise could easily be said to be the sole factor inducing them to lease the apartment. However, with that said you...

Could/Should I consult with a lawyer before sighing my contract?

Yes, I strongly advise you to have a complex document like this reviewed by an attorney. The potential pitfalls are numerous, and the burden of...

If the house was in foreclosure were the people or business we are paying have told us? Where we suppose to still be paying rent

Yes, you still have an obligation to pay rent. If the foreclosure is certain to be finalized, then you will be notified of when and where you pay...

Do I have any grounds for negotiating the pay back of the signing bonus?

I am sorry you are having to deal with this constant burden, however from your agreement it seems you must complete the full 12 months of...

What kind of outcome I should expect from that.

No one can really predict what the outcome will be. However, the more evidence you can provide them to show the allegations are false, the better....

What legal action can I take to either get the $6000 he owes me, and/or seize other property, as compensation, i.e. his car, etc

You can sue him in small claims court, but if this person was/is really a friend, then speak to him give him a chance to work out a payment plan...