{"id":121,"date":"2026-10-20T02:32:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T02:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-24-254-23.nip.io\/?page_id=121"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:47:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:47:27","slug":"business-acquisition-and-sale-attorney-doral","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-acquisition-and-sale-attorney-doral\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Acquisition and Sale Attorney Doral | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-118\" alt=\"Shareholders seated around a boardroom table review sale and succession documents beneath framed company history on the walls.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-seated-around-a-boardroom-table-review-sale-and-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-seated-around-a-boardroom-table-review-sale-and-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-seated-around-a-boardroom-table-review-sale-and-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-seated-around-a-boardroom-table-review-sale-and-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-seated-around-a-boardroom-table-review-sale-and-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-seated-around-a-boardroom-table-review-sale-and-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Acquisition and Sale Attorney | Doral and Miami-Dade<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Buying or Selling a Business? Get Legal Guidance Before You Sign<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal focuses on business acquisitions and sales for owners and investors in Doral and across Miami-Dade. Our offices are in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Business Acquisition and Sale Attorney Doral<\/h2>\n<p>A business acquisition and sale attorney reviews a deal before money changes hands. For buyers and sellers in Doral and across Miami-Dade County, that review covers unpaid taxes, non-compete terms, and the writing rules that make a deal enforceable. KEW Legal has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach and serves business owners in Doral.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#x27;re weighing a sale or purchase and wonder whether unpaid taxes or a non-compete could follow the business, our team can review the deal with you in a free, confidential first consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/attorneys-and-a-client-meet-in-a-conference-room-to-discuss-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Attorneys and a client meet in a conference room to discuss a business acquisition deal.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What a business acquisition and sale attorney does<\/h2>\n<p>A business acquisition and sale attorney represents a buyer or a seller in a deal that transfers all or part of a company. Kristina E. Wilson is the attorney responsible for this page. Our team supports this practice in these ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewing the company&#8217;s records, contracts, and tax status before closing<\/li>\n<li>Drafting or reviewing the letter of intent, purchase agreement, and closing documents<\/li>\n<li>Checking non-compete terms and writing requirements<\/li>\n<li>Keeping due diligence organized and tracking deadlines<\/li>\n<li>Advising on whether an asset sale or a stock sale fits the deal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who this service is for<\/h2>\n<p>Business owners who plan to sell, buyers who want to acquire an existing company, and investors buying into an operating business all face these questions. If you&#8217;re on either side of a sale, the legal details can change what you actually receive or what you&#8217;re liable for.<\/p>\n<h2>Successor tax liability: the risk buyers often miss<\/h2>\n<p>A buyer of more than half of a Florida business can inherit the seller&#8217;s unpaid business taxes, unless the seller proves it&#8217;s in good standing.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0200-0299\/0213\/Sections\/0213.758.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 213.758<\/a>, a transferee of more than 50 percent of a business, its assets, or its stock of goods is liable for unpaid tax the seller owes from operating that business. Fla. Stat. \u00a7 213.758 reads: &#8220;(4)(a) A transferee, or a group of transferees acting in concert, of more than 50 percent of a business, assets of a business, or stock of goods of a business is liable for any unpaid tax owed by the transferor arising from the operation of that business unless: 1.a.&#8221; The buyer is protected if the seller provides a receipt or certificate of compliance from the Department of Revenue and there were no insiders in common between the seller and the buyer at the time of the transfer, or if the department&#8217;s audit finds the seller is not liable for taxes, interest, or penalties. That receipt shows the seller has no audit notice, has filed all required returns, and has paid the tax on them.<\/p>\n<p>Stock sales don&#8217;t automatically avoid this risk. The statute defines &#8220;transfer&#8221; as every mode, direct or indirect, with or without consideration, of parting with a business, its assets, or its stock of goods, other than sales to customers in the ordinary course of business. A business is considered transferred when more than 50 percent of the business, its assets, or its stock of goods is transferred. Buyers should ask for the certificate in any deal structure.<\/p>\n<p>The seller has its own deadline. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 213.758(3), a seller who transfers the business, its assets, or its stock of goods must file a final return and make full payment within 15 days after the date of transfer; under \u00a7 213.758(2), an owner who quits without transferring the business must do so within 15 days after quitting. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0200-0299\/0213\/Sections\/0213.758.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 213.758<\/a>, an &#8220;involuntary transfer&#8221; means &#8220;a transfer of a business, assets of a business, or stock of goods of a business made without the consent of the transferor,&#8221; including a transfer that occurs due to the foreclosure of a security interest issued to a person who is not an insider.<\/p>\n<h2>Asset sale or stock sale: how structure changes the deal<\/h2>\n<p>Deal structure affects taxes, so it should be decided early. The choice between an asset sale and a stock sale can lead to different tax results for both sides.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/26\/338\">26 U.S.C. \u00a7 338<\/a>, when a purchasing corporation makes an election in a qualified stock purchase, the target corporation is treated as having sold all of its assets at fair market value. It is then treated as a new corporation that bought those assets the next day.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/26\/197\">26 U.S.C. \u00a7 197<\/a>, acquired goodwill and other amortizable intangibles are deducted ratably over a 15-year period. The deduction starts with the month the intangible was acquired. A covenant not to compete entered into with an acquisition is treated as one of these intangibles.<\/p>\n<h2>Non-compete agreements in a business sale<\/h2>\n<p>A seller&#8217;s non-compete is enforceable in Florida only when it&#8217;s in a signed writing, protects a legitimate business interest, and is reasonably limited.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335<\/a>, a court will not enforce a restrictive covenant unless the person against whom enforcement is sought signed it. The party seeking enforcement must prove a legitimate business interest. Customer goodwill tied to an ongoing business counts. A covenant without a legitimate business interest is void and unenforceable.<\/p>\n<p>Overbroad terms don&#8217;t always fail completely. If a restraint is overbroad or overlong, a court shall modify it and grant only the relief reasonably necessary. The statute also sets separate presumptions on how long a post-term covenant can reasonably run, including one for a covenant signed by a seller. Where the contract is silent on fees, a court may award attorney&#8217;s fees and costs to the prevailing party in any action seeking enforcement of, or challenging the enforceability of, a restrictive covenant.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Writing requirements and time limits for sale contracts<\/h2>\n<p>A sale that includes goods, such as inventory, needs a signed record. Florida also sets time limits for lawsuits over contracts.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.201.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.201<\/a>, a contract for the sale of goods priced at $500 or more is not enforceable unless there is a record showing a contract was made and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. Between merchants, a written confirmation can satisfy this rule if it is received within a reasonable time, is sufficient against the sender, and the receiving party has reason to know its contents, unless the receiving party objects in a record within 10 days after receipt.<\/p>\n<p>This section does not set a time limit for actions on contracts or for fraud. Because each category has its own limit, the type of claim matters. Review the time limit early.<\/p>\n<h2>Federal filings that can apply to a sale<\/h2>\n<p>Large deals may need a federal premerger filing. Foreign buyers may also face a federal reporting duty.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/15\/18a\">15 U.S.C. \u00a7 18a<\/a>, a person may not acquire voting securities or assets of another person unless both file notification and the waiting period has expired, when the transaction meets the statute&#8217;s conditions. Federal premerger notification rules under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/15\/18a\">15 U.S.C. \u00a7 18a<\/a> can require both parties to file notification and observe a waiting period before certain acquisitions of voting securities or assets.<\/p>\n<h2>How to verify a target company before closing<\/h2>\n<p>Check the target&#8217;s registration and status before you sign. The Florida Department of State&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/dos.fl.gov\/sunbiz\/\">Sunbiz records<\/a> provide official registration, filing, and status information for Florida business entities. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/business-structures\">IRS business structures guidance<\/a> explains how entity structure affects federal tax classification in a sale or succession.<\/p>\n<h2>How the process works<\/h2>\n<p>A typical deal moves through four stages. The length of each stage depends on the deal&#8217;s size and how quickly the records arrive.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> KEW Legal offers a free first consultation that is confidential and carries no obligation to continue. We learn about the deal, the business, and your goals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> We review tax filings, contracts, leases, licenses, and any existing covenants. We flag successor tax and enforceability issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deal terms.<\/strong> We help draft or negotiate the letter of intent and purchase agreement, including representations, indemnification, due diligence conditions, and any earnout.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Closing and after.<\/strong> We organize signed documents, the seller&#8217;s tax certificate, and the final return. We keep the non-compete and records in order after the sale.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Why work with KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal&#8217;s offices are in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. The firm serves business owners and investors in Doral, Miami-Dade County, and South Florida. Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page, and our team includes support staff who keep deal files and filings organized.<\/p>\n<p>The practice focuses on business matters. These include partnership disputes, outside general counsel for businesses, business contracts and vendor disputes, commercial leases, employment issues for employers, succession planning, and real estate investment. Each of these can come up during a sale, so we review the whole picture.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#x27;re weighing a sale or purchase and wonder whether unpaid taxes or a non-compete could follow the business, our team can review the deal with you in a free, confidential first consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When might a buyer of a Florida business become responsible for the seller&#8217;s unpaid taxes, and what protections and limits apply?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a stock sale avoid successor tax liability?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not automatically. Fla. Stat. \u00a7 213.758 addresses transfers of a business, its assets, or its stock of goods.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Are non-competes enforceable after selling a business in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They can be, if they are in a signed writing, protect a legitimate business interest, and are reasonably limited. A court may narrow an overbroad restraint.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a business purchase need to be in writing?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For sales that include goods priced at $500 or more, Florida requires a signed record. Written terms also make it easier to prove what was agreed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does every business sale need a federal premerger filing?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The federal filing applies only when a deal meets the statute&#8217;s conditions, including the 2026 value thresholds.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do foreign buyers have to report owners?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreign entities registered to do business in a U.S. state may have to report.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-lawyer-reviews-legal-documents-with-two-clients-across-a-c-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer reviews legal documents with two clients across a conference table in a bright office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk with KEW Legal about your sale<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re weighing a sale or purchase and want to know whether unpaid taxes or a non-compete could follow the business, call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How KEW Legal Supports Your Transaction<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Due Diligence Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review contracts, leases, financial records and other documents so you understand what comes with the business before closing.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risk Identification<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look for liabilities, open disputes, employee matters and lease terms that may affect the deal, and explain them in plain language.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deal Structure Planning<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We discuss whether an asset sale, a stock sale or another structure fits your goals and how each choice affects your obligations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purchase Agreement Drafting and Negotiation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We prepare and negotiate the purchase agreement and related documents on your behalf, keeping your priorities in view.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coordination With Your Advisors<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team works with your accountant, lender and other advisors so that the legal, financial and tax sides of the deal stay aligned.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Review Before You Sign<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A business sale often involves more than the purchase price. Reviewing these items before closing is a practical step to take.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Stages of a Business Transaction<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Commit<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you evaluate the opportunity, review the seller&#x27;s information and identify key questions to resolve early.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drafting and Negotiation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We prepare letters of intent, purchase agreements and closing documents, and negotiate terms such as price, representations and transition support.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing and Transfer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We coordinate the closing, confirm that required documents are in order and help manage the transfer of ownership and assets.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow 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