What can a company do to get paid for services they provided

Your friend should consult with an attorney. That's the easiest thing.

Is it illegal for my landlord/seller to turn down a partial house payment?

An attorney will need to review your paperwork. There are definite rules regarding executory contracts (like rent-to-own). However, the LL does not...

Non-Compete/Non-Disclosure Agreement in China

You may certainly enter into any type of an agreement. The language barrier shouldn't be an issue because they deal with US firms all the time....

Would the Texas SAFE Act apply to me if I have a property I want to sell with an unsecured promissory note?

More facts are needed. But, you also have the Federal SAFE Act, Dodd-Frank, and other owner financing state laws with which to contend. Contact an...

New home and already doors won't close and lots of hairline cracks at seams, is this normal settling or something major?

The home is probably under warranty. Call the home builder. If they are no help, then have a foundation inspection performed. It may be settling,...

Do I have to pay a judgement that I did not know about and then discover the payee die 2 months after it was done back in 2008?

Possibly not. The living trust may be able to quiet title, separately. Additionally you may be able to make a filing that could dispute the judgment.

Is it legal to have two earnest money contracts on 1 home from 2 separate buyers? The home was sold but my $ was not returned.

First, sometimes homes sell quickly. Therefore, you cannot assume two contracts were placed on the home at the same time. Second, many contracts...

Typically, the estate should handle the back taxes. However, if you are selling the property prior to a property tax foreclosure, then you can have...

Who get ashes of decessed father? he lived with me as I cared for him.

Mr. Paxton and Ms. Lowry are both right. One, you need to probate the will. Two, you need to honor your father's last wishes. I'm sure a very...

My uncle has 1/3 ownership of a home, which I live in...He recently got incarcerated and wrote me a letter leaving me in charge

You may need a lease agreement. It is also important to know how everyone got their interests. The letter probably wouldn't serve as a power of...