Articles by Beau Ruff

Letter of intent designed to protect seller, buyer

Hidden risks can surface without such document

September 28, 2023

Individuals seeking to start or grow a business often look to acquisition strategies to achieve those goals. Once a prospective buyer has identified a potential business to acquire, and once the buyer has engaged in preliminary talks with

Living will, power of attorney can protect wishes

Health directives often are used in combination as part of estate plans

September 14, 2023

Beau Ruff

Are you confused about the health care directive? Is it the same as a power of attorney for health care? And what about a living will, do-not-resuscitate order, or portable order of life-sustaining treatment? These concepts can be confusing when it

Real estate contract can secure self-financed deals

Such agreements reduce seller risk when buyers can't get standard loans

August 31, 2023

Beau Ruff

If a person proposes to sell real property, such as land, housing, or other buildings, the best option is to receive a full cash offer. In this case, whether some or all of the purchase price is financed, the seller still receives all of the value of the

Loans can be simpler financing option than equity investment

With stock offerings, even small businesses must register with SEC

August 17, 2023

Beau Ruff

Securing a source of capital for a new or existing business can be a challenge. Consider a common scenario: Diana has a promising idea for a new business and possesses the necessary experience and expertise to make it successful. She starts a business