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When a spouse files a Petition for Dissolution or Legal Separation, Courts often issue an ‘Automatic Temporary Order Setting Financial Restraints.’ This is intended to prohibit either party from spending funds beyond those in the ‘usual course of business’ or for the ‘basic necessities of life.’  The point of the Court entering such an order… Read More

The process of buying and selling a home can involve a myriad of potential issues, just one of which was addressed in Ryan Foltz’s excellent article here about the dangers of waiving an inspection contingency. Even so, to be competitive in an aggressive market, buyers will often waive not only inspection contingencies, but financing contingencies, title contingencies,… Read More

A defendant served with a lawsuit may face a multitude of different risks and consequences depending on the nature of the litigation. One issue, however, often not considered by those facing suit is the immediate impact a lawsuit can have on their property ownership. Indeed, depending on the circumstances, the mere filing of a lawsuit… Read More

Beresford Booth civil litigator, Todd Cook, recently took time out from his legal work to help you solve a classic problem from the 1980s:  The Rubik’s Cube.  Join Todd for an in-depth tutorial on the Beginner Method” for solving the Rubik’s Cube: Download Todd’s PowerPoint Presentation: “Solving the Rubik’s Cube: Beginner Method” Read More

Did you know that you can get estate planning for free?  That’s right, the Washington State Legislature has done your estate planning for you.  Here is all you have to do to take advantage of this benefit of living in Washington State – Nothing.  Now, the default rules created by the Legislature in RCW Title… Read More

In today’s competitive housing market, submitting an offer with an inspection contingency could jeopardize a buyer’s ability to purchase a home.  Performing a detailed inspection of the existing condition of the property is always the best practice to identify defective conditions that were not disclosed by the seller.  Although waiving a home inspection can speed… Read More

March 13th, 2025 Beresford Booth Attorney David C. Tingstad discusses The Merger & Acquisition Process: How Buying and Selling a Business Works Read More

As you begin your litigation journey, you may start to hear terms like alternative dispute resolution (ADR), mediation or arbitration. ADR is an option for resolving disputes outside of court. Mediation and arbitration are sub-groups of ADR. In King and Snohomish counties, all litigants involved in family law cases, that do not qualify for an exemption,… Read More

Beresford Booth is a proud sponsor of Northwest’s Child “A Day of Promise” 2025 Dinner and Auction. This event will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Woodmark Hotel and Still Spa in Kirkland.  There are still open seats and sponsorship opportunities available…to join us CLICK HERE. Beresford Booth supports the mission of… Read More