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Haddox, and Lewis, v. PEAT et al

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Zachary M. Smith | 9/30/2024
Haddox v. PEAT, LLC, 2024 Wash. App. LEXIS 1825 A recent Washington decision provides some valuable lessons regarding the effect of commercial leases and subleases, and the rights of the parties to such agreements.  In Haddox and Lewis v. PEAT LLC, and Research & Development LLC, Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals upheld… Read More

Revocable Living Trusts Explained

Washington State Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer Sherry Bosse Lueders | 9/30/2024
A revocable living trust is a legal document that allows you to place your assets—like your home, bank accounts, and investments—into a trust during your lifetime. As the creator of the trust, you can manage these assets and make changes as needed. “Revocable” means you can alter or dissolve the trust at any time while… Read More

UCC Fundamentals: – A Guide to Article 2 (Sales)  

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Todd J. Cook and Licensed Legal Intern Andrew J. Tingstad | 9/25/2024
Part 3: Contract Formation In our two previous posts, we tackled questions surrounding when UCC Article 2 applies and  when a contract for the sale of goods needs to be in writing. This entry of our UCC fundamentals series asks, “how do I form a contract for the sale of goods?” As most first year… Read More

Porter v. Porter: New Supreme Court Ruling in Family Law – What Does this Mean for You?

Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Mackenzie O. Bretz | 9/24/2024
In one of only two published family law cases for the Washington Supreme Court in 2024, the Court held that a party's post-dissolution promotion and salary increase could not be used to calculate the community portion of their retirement. (In re Marriage of Porter v Porter, No. 102355-3) In this case, the husband had a… Read More

Does Having a Life Insurance Policy Expose My Estate to Estate Tax?

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 9/18/2024
If you are the primary breadwinner in your family and have purchased a life insurance policy to provide for your loved ones in the event of your untimely demise, you may be wondering whether the proceeds from that policy could expose your estate to estate taxes. Depending on the policy, these proceeds can range from… Read More