We entered into a 2 yr fixed term lease and option agreement to purchase with 20% down and 1/3 of lease going towards purchase

As the first attorney indicated the terms of your agreement will control. However, if the owners made other representations or promises to you...

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What should I do if the person I loaned money died unexpectedly (primary residence as a collateral but family refused to pay),

As a creditor of the estate you have a right to start a probate to assert your claim. In the probate the estate can accept or deny your claim. If...

Is that right the mechanic lien will be valuable for only a year unless the company sues for foreclose?

I don't practice in Texas but these types of liens are driven by statute so you'll need to look there first. In Oregon for a lien to be valid it...

Are verbal contracts/agreements binding in the state of Mississippi?

You should check with a local attorney about your recission rights. Often times in door-to-door sales situations you are allowed 3 days to change...

Do I have to pay my contractor if he substituted my product list with what was previously installed?

You should consider contacting the Construction Contractors Board. You may have a claim against the Contractor's Bond that you could pursue.

Can we ask the court to determine the true ownership of an LLC?

The way to "ask the court" to do anything is through filing a lawsuit and going through the process of discovery and potentially a trial. You...

My insurance company has denied payment for a medical procedure they say is not covered

Check your policy for what is covered and what is not covered. Check the section for emergency procedures (or something similar) and also be very...

I forgot about my court date for small claims court what should i do

If you were a defendant in the case you probably had a "default judgment" entered against you and your options are limited in what you can...

I ordered a 12.99 sandwich when I went to pick it up it was $17.99

You could try to contact the owner of the restaurant and if that doesn't get you what you want you could contact the Better Business...

How do I know if I was fired illegally?

In Oregon, unless you have a specific written contract, employment is "At-Will" which means either the employer or the employee may termination the...