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Have you ever wondered whether and how much you are entitled to from your deceased spouse’s estate if they have left little or nothing to you? As a surviving spouse (or a surviving state registered partner, or a surviving dependent child), you are entitled to an award for family support, which is also called basic… Read More

When you start the divorce process, you'll soon realize that many people have advice or horror stories to share with you. While some of their experiences can be helpful, people often spread myths about the divorce process. So, let's look at some of the most commonly held myths about getting a divorce. MYTH 1: Inheritance… Read More

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, so Beresford Booth would like to take a moment to shed a community spotlight on the great work of Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center in Everett. Background Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization that provides safety, justice, and healing to child victims of physical and… Read More

Sherry is an associate in the Estate Planning and Probate group.  Her law practice focuses on working with families and businesses to help them successfully navigate transitions. She strives to demystify estate planning for her clients to help them make informed decisions in selecting fiduciaries and planning for their families’ futures. Sherry also advises clients… Read More

April 11th, 2024 Beresford Booth attorney Lisa H. Do talks about using a financial advisor in a divorce with guest Laurie Klein, CFP, ChFC Read More

April 4th, 2024 Beresford Booth attorney Per E. Oscarsson talks about Transfer on Death Deeds in Washington. Read More

Introduction In today’s competitive business environment, allegations of unfair competition and tortious interference are not uncommon. This post will provide an overview of these legal concepts and offer strategies to shield your business from such claims. Unfair Competition: An Overview Unfair competition encompasses several types of business conduct that can harm another business or mislead… Read More

Us residents of Washington State often consider ourselves lucky to live in an area with an abundance of beautiful trees. Naturally, however, the ubiquity of beautiful trees throughout our state has led to the growth of a significant body of law relating to the ownership and maintenance of trees as between neighboring property owners. Indeed, my colleagues… Read More

March 28th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Zachary M. Smith presents I Thought My Insurance Covered That? Read More