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Spousal and Family Award in Probate

Washington State Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer Joshua G. R. Curtis | 7/19/2024
The Washington State Legislature has recently updated the statute that determines how much a surviving spouse (or registered domestic partner) and family members may be awarded in a probate.  This award is different than a typical inheritance.  The purpose of the law is to provide support for a spouse and/or children of the deceased during… Read More

Keeping a Personal Property Security Interest Perfected

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 7/1/2024
Security interests in certain types of personal property in the state of Washington are perfected only by filing a Uniform Commercial Code financing statement with the Washington Department of Licensing. “Perfection” of a security interest is important because it is a concept used to determine the priority of competing security interests in the same collateral.… Read More

Beresford Booth Partner David Tingstad Speaks at WSBA Seminar Regarding the New Corporate Transparency Act

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 6/26/2024
Beresford Booth Partner David Tingstad spoke to thousands of lawyers at a Washington State Bar Association Legal Education Seminar regarding the fundamentals of the new federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).  It is critical for attorneys who will be guiding their clients to understand the details of the CTA and how it affects their business clients… Read More

You Have a Family Law Hearing . . . How Should You Prepare?

Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Mackenzie O. Bretz | 6/24/2024
Appearing in court or over Zoom for a hearing can be nerve-wracking. Here are some straightforward tips to help you exude confidence and professionalism. What Should I Wear? When appearing in court, it's important to dress presentably, so stick to business casual attire.  This means wearing long pants, a skirt, or a dress with a… Read More