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Enforcing a Lien in Washington State

Washington State Business Law and Litigation Lawyer Babak Shamsi | 7/16/2025
In Washington State, many mechanisms exist to enforce a debt. One of the most powerful mechanisms is the claim of lien. At its most basic definition, a lien is a claim to the personal or real property of another who owes the creditor money. With respect to real property, a lien creates an encumbrance that… Read More

Community Spotlight: Asian Service Center (Dragon Boat Festival)

BeresfordBooth | 7/15/2025
Beresford Booth is a proud sponsor of the second annual Edmonds Dragon Boat Festival taking place Friday, August 1st, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Edmonds Waterfront Center.  Hosted by the Asian Service Center of Edmonds, the event is open to everyone.  There will be food and refreshments, and the opportunity to assemble sticky… Read More

What Happens If You Lose Your Civil Case? Considering an Appeal in Washington State

Washington State Litigation Lawyer J Patrick Diener | 7/8/2025
If you’ve just received an unfavorable ruling in your civil litigation matter—whether it’s a real estate dispute, business lawsuit, trust or estate case, or family law proceeding—it is natural to feel frustrated, disappointed, or even overwhelmed. You’ve invested significant time, money, and emotional energy into your case. You may be wondering whether you have any… Read More

Adoption Tax Credit

Washington State Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Lawyer Dimitra S. Scott | 7/3/2025
The U.S. tax code presently allows adoptive families a tax related benefit for any and all qualifying costs and fees incurred in pursuing an adoption. The IRS allows a fairly broad definition of allowed costs and fees such that in most cases, any and all fees and costs paid to an adoption agency, an attorney,… Read More

Estate Planning for Your Fur Children, Aristocats Style

Washington State Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer Rachel J. Wright | 7/1/2025
“Everybody wants to be a cat…” or so the song goes. But if you’ve got a Duchess or a Thomas O'Malley of your own lounging around your living room, it’s time to ask:What happens to them if something happens to you? We get it. You refer to them as your child at the dog park.… Read More

Attorneys’ Fees Arising from Form 17 Disclosures

Washington State Litigation and Real Estate Lawyer Aaron M. Dunn | 7/1/2025
There is no denying that litigation is expensive. As a result, clients often ask their attorney whether attorneys’ fees are recoverable. Often times, the answer is, “no.” The reason is because, under the American rule, attorneys’ fees are generally not recoverable unless attorneys’ fees are authorized by contract, statute, or recognized ground of equity. This… Read More

Three Big Changes to Washington Estate Tax Laws as of July 1, 2025

Washington State Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer Sherry Bosse Lueders | 7/1/2025
On July 1, 2025, three big changes to Washington’s estate tax law will go into effect. In its 2025 session, the Washington legislature passed a bill that provided for increases to the individual exclusion amount, addressed an issue that caused the exclusion amount to be frozen at $2.193 million for several years, and substantially increased… Read More