Bill of Sale
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Seller
[seller_name]
Buyer
[buyer_name]
The Seller hereby sells, transfers, assigns, and conveys to the Buyer, and the Buyer hereby purchases and accepts from the Seller, the following described personal property (the "Property"): [item_description]. The Buyer acknowledges that the Buyer has had a full and adequate opportunity to inspect the Property prior to the execution of this Agreement and accepts the Property in its current condition as described herein.
The total purchase price for the Property is [sale_price] (the "Purchase Price"), payable in full by the Buyer to the Seller on or before the Sale Date. The Buyer and Seller acknowledge and agree that the Purchase Price represents the fair and agreed-upon value of the Property as negotiated between the Parties at arm's length. Upon receipt of the Purchase Price in full, the Seller shall be deemed to have been fully compensated for the sale, transfer, and conveyance of the Property, and the Seller shall have no further right, title, or interest in or to the Property or the Purchase Price.
The Seller hereby represents and warrants to the Buyer that: (a) the Seller is the sole and lawful owner of the Property and has full right, power, and authority to sell, transfer, and convey the Property to the Buyer; (b) the Property is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, security interests, pledges, claims, charges, and restrictions of any kind whatsoever; (c) the Seller has not previously sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, or otherwise encumbered the Property or any interest therein to any other person or entity; and (d) the Seller will defend the Buyer's title to the Property against any and all claims and demands of any person or entity claiming an interest therein.
Upon execution of this Agreement and receipt of the Purchase Price in full, the Seller hereby irrevocably transfers, assigns, and conveys to the Buyer all of the Seller's right, title, and interest in and to the Property, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and claims of any kind. Title to and risk of loss of the Property shall pass from the Seller to the Buyer upon the execution of this Agreement and payment of the Purchase Price. From and after the transfer of title, the Buyer shall be solely responsible for the Property, including its care, maintenance, insurance, and all risks of loss, damage, theft, or destruction. The Seller agrees to execute and deliver to the Buyer any and all additional documents, instruments, or certificates as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to evidence or effectuate the transfer of title to the Property.
5.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the state in which the transaction is consummated, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. 5.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between the Parties relating to the sale and purchase of the Property. 5.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 5.4 Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, or supplemented except by a written instrument signed by both Parties. 5.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 5.6 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
[asset description detailed]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Bill of Sale as of the date first written above, each acknowledging receipt of a copy of this Agreement.
Seller
Name: Seller
Date: 2026-04-19
Buyer
Name: Buyer
Date: 2026-04-19
As a Texas-based Independent Financial Advisor, transferring high-value business assets—such as client books, proprietary portfolio allocation models, or office equipment—requires more than a handshake. Our Bill of Sale is engineered to meet the Texas Business & Commerce Code § 26.01 Statute of Frauds requirements while addressing SEC/FINRA compliance risks. By documenting the transfer of ownership with clear purchase prices and governing law clauses, you mitigate fiduciary liability and protect your practice from future Errors and Omissions (E&O) claims or unexpected litigation under the Texas DTPA.
Beyond the standard bill of sale sections, this template adds fields specific to Independent Financial Advisor:
A Bill of Sale serves the core legal purpose of providing proof of the transfer of ownership of an item from the seller to the buyer. It formalizes the transaction and fulfills the legal need for documentation of the sale, aiding in preventing disputes over ownership and clarifying the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties involved.
Fiduciary Liability for Breach of Duty
Inclusion of detailed fiduciary responsibility clauses in contracts, comprehensive disclosure documents for clients, and maintaining up-to-date compliance procedures.
Investment Losses
Clear risk disclosures, precise portfolio strategies aligned with disclosed risk tolerance, and inclusion of indemnification clauses where allowable.
Because Texas is a community property state, if you are selling business assets acquired during marriage, your spouse may have a legal interest. It is best practice to include a spousal consent or ensure the Seller's Representations confirm clear title to avoid disputes during asset distribution.
Yes, by providing a detailed 'Description of the Item Sold' and 'Purchase Price,' this document serves as a verified record of the transaction. For RIAs, this documentation is critical for compliance audits and verifying changes in AUM or business structure as required by the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Under the Texas Business and Commerce Code, an 'As-Is' disclaimer in the Warranties and Disclaimers section shifts the risk of the item's condition to the buyer. This is essential for advisors to limit liability for errors or omissions regarding the functional state of transferred physical hardware.
While not always strictly required for low-value items, Tex. Bus. & Com. Code suggests notarization or witness verification for high-value business transfers to ensure enforceability and prevent fraud, especially when transferring assets related to a Texas Homestead or registered business entity.
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