Purchasing property anonymously...

[Mike Johnson]

I'm looking to buy a business (Pennsylvania private S-corp) and property. There is hostility between me and the seller and if he discovered I am the buyer, he would refuse to sell to me. I need to know the ways/methods by which I can remain anonymous to the seller and complete the sale. I already have a corporate name which I intend to place the offer in but the seller recognizes the corporation's address (which would be on the preapproval letter) as well as my personal address, which would jeopardize any dealings.  Any insight on how should I pursue this?

[Jeff Rabinowitz]

Local laws differ but it is fairly certain that you could hire a representative (a lawyer perhaps) and give them power of attorney to act for you. Contact a local lawyer to see if they can do this and what they would charge.