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Whether you’re planning a wedding or already married, you may have heard of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. While they are both marital agreements, they serve different purposes and apply at different times in a relationship. What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement, commonly called a “prenup”, is a legal contract signed before marriage. Prenups… Read More

Most real estate purchase and sale agreements involve the acquisition of residential real estate, often housing (apartment style units, townhomes, single family homes, etc.), for the purpose of serving as a primary residence for the buyer, or as an investment opportunity in the property’s current form. In these circumstances, the buyers basically know what they… Read More

It is often said that nothing is certain but death and taxes.  In Washington, property taxes are a critical source of funding for local governments, including local infrastructure such as roads, police, and schools.  To ensure the vital collection of property taxes, the Washington Legislature has created a system to allow the local governments (generally… Read More

In the competitive business environment of the Pacific Northwest, disputes are almost inevitable. Whether involving partners, employees, customers, or competitors, litigation often becomes a defining—and expensive—moment for a company. While no business can eliminate legal risk entirely, many of the most costly litigation outcomes stem from avoidable mistakes made long before a lawsuit is filed.… Read More

In business transactions, buyers and sellers tend to obsess over the big issues: purchase price, financing terms, governance structures. Yet it’s often the smallest details that create the biggest headaches. One of those details? The humble Employer Identification Number (“EIN”). The Scenario Picture a deal that closes without a hitch. Documents signed, wires confirmed, champagne… Read More

In mergers and acquisitions, closing day often feels like the finish line. Documents signed, wires confirmed, relief all around. But the true measure of a transaction is not taken at closing. It is in the future, when integration is underway and the deal’s value is either being realized or slipping away. The Scenario A company… Read More

House Bill 1014 will take effect on January 1, 2026. This bill aims to reform child support calculations, which were last updated in 2019, and to make payments more equitable for individuals on both sides of the economic spectrum. Increased Monthly Income Starting January 1, 2026, the new guidelines have raised the combined monthly net… Read More

Attorney Kelsey Affronte is proudly featured in the Primerus Paradigm Fall 2025 Issue. The feature shares details of how Kelsey smoothly transitioned from her previous role as a deputy prosecutor for Snohomish County to her current role as a key member of the family law and litigation teams at Beresford Booth. To read more about Kelsey’s… Read More

Beresford Booth is excited to feature Homage Senior Services as our community spotlight this month.  Before Thanksgiving, a group of Beresford Booth employees joined Homage staff members to pack Thanksgiving meals to be delivered to homebound older adults and people with disabilities throughout Snohomish County. Homage has been packing and delivering meals for over 20… Read More