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Many people may overlook the value of divorce assets when dividing marital property because these assets are not easily liquid. However, these assets and benefits can be very valuable and can provide you with economic stability in your later years. IRA Accounts IRA accounts are among the easiest retirement accounts to divide and manage. These… Read More

BERESFORD BOOTH is proud to sponsor the Mill Creek Little League All-Stars competing in the 2025 Little League Softball World Series!  With unwavering grit and determination, these young women exemplify the spirit of true champions.  After sweeping the Northwest Region in San Bernadino last week, this determined team marches on to Greenville, North Carolina, this… Read More

July 24th, 2025 - In this webinar, Attorney Sherry Bosse -Lueders discusses "Washington Estate Tax Changes in 2025" Read More

You would not be the first property owner that desired to have trees taken down. It might be to improve sun light, a view, or just to cautiously avoid a potential scenario where a fallen tree could damage your home. Before proceeding with any tree removal, it would be wise to understand the entire process.… Read More

In Washington, unless co-owners have agreed otherwise, any co-owner of property can file a lawsuit to have the court divide that property.  This could be personal property or real estate.  For the purpose of this article, we will be discussing the resolution of disputes involving real estate.  The court process of dividing property is called… Read More

In almost every residential sale of real estate, the seller is required to provide a Seller Disclosure Form.  This is usually completed on MLS Form 17.  In a recent Washington case, the court addressed the effect of an incomplete Form 17.  The case is Lyons v. Liu and the opinion of Division 1 of the… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Andrew McKenzie discusses "Can I Subdivide Without The Bureaucracy Consider Testamentary Subdivision?" Read More

Back in April, I published a piece here regarding the status of Western Washington Real Estate inventory. It outlined the large jump in residential listings across King and Snohomish Counties in March of 2025, compared to March of 2024, reflecting a noticeable increase in the availability of real estate. This post serves as a brief follow up… Read More

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