Now that I've pertained my EIN, what else do I need to do to create my business?

We all could give you a lot of options but none would be better than sitting down with a good business attorney who will go over your situation and...

QUITCLAIM TO 2 OUT OF FIVE SIBLINGS POSSIBLE? AND WHAT TAX FORMS DO WE FILE?

Yes it's possible and you should do as the other answers suggest depending on the actual value of the property.

Can we legally get out of the lease or simply negotiate an agreement?

If you are closing the doors and don't have any assets there may not be anything the landlord can do to collect the past due rent. Assuming no one...

I'm looking for a lawyer who can help me with this problem

You should use the "Find a Lawyer" tab above to find a good lawyer.

Affirmative defense

In a forum like this it's hard to give you an answer without a lot more information. It would be a good idea to sit down with an attorney to review.

I think you can do as you suggest but you should sit down with a good real estate attorney and buy and hour of their time. For something as...

Why do we have to still pay rent

Yes you do and if you don't the landlord will most likely sue you in small claims court and win. They could also report you to the database that...

Doesn't binding arbitration preclude suing in civil court? If not, does the bond holder have standing to sue me?

You should sit down with an experienced attorney and have them look at your papers and explain your options.

Can we have my wife sign a Quit Claim Deed for property I have not yet inherited?

I agree that you should get a consultation with an attorney to explore your options.

Liability for deficiency balance after mortgage foreclosure and also after normal foreclosure of residential mortgage.

You should always consider a short sale over the 2 options you present. Non-recourse is for purchase money loans only. If your first mortgage...