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The legislature updated the probate statute for probates of estates where the decedent did not have a will.  One change is to the petition for Letters of Administration.  Previously, the petitioner only needed to recite that the assets of the estate will exceed the debts of the estate and that the estate will remain solvent… Read More

Washington State’s Unfair Business Practices Act, commonly referred to as the Consumer Protection Act, or “CPA,” generally makes it unlawful for people or businesses to engage in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.  It can be a powerful tool for consumers to get justice.  Generally speaking, to… Read More

Beresford Booth proudly welcomes attorney Avery K. Druyon. Avery is an associate who serves on the Divorce & Family Law Team. She focuses on complex and high-conflict matters, including divorce, custody disputes, domestic violence protection orders, and cases involving significant assets or unique income. She is also experienced in tribal court litigation and is barred… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney David C. Tingstad discusses "How Does EBITDA Help Establish Value of Business in WA" Read More

A few years ago, I wrote an article regarding seller financing here. The real estate market in Western Washington has cooled down since then, but nonetheless, opportunities continue to abound for buyers seeking to purchase a home. Unfortunately, sometimes purchasing a home with conventional lending involves too many requirements that certain prospective purchasers cannot meet. Sometimes,… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Lisa H. Do discusses "Child Support Table: Do You Need to Update Support?" Read More

I am one of a number of attorneys defending attorneys and law firms against legal malpractice claims brought by an insurance company, in the case Great American E&S Insurance Company v. Houston Casualty Company, et al.[1]  This case may eventually go to the Washington Supreme Court but, for today, the Court of Appeals has extended… Read More

At some point in your dissolution matter, you will have to conduct discovery. Discovery is the process by which both parties exchange information and documents, primarily financial. This can be done through agreement or through formal discovery, which consists of interrogatories and requests for production. Interrogatories are questions the client must answer under penalty of… Read More

The Rotary Club of Everett will be selecting the next group of deserving students to receive scholarships. High school seniors who applied for the scholarships will be interviewed this Saturday, April 11th. These interviews will determine which students receive the Club’s approximately $400,000 in scholarships, which will be formally announced at a celebratory awards event… Read More