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While the WA Legislature is currently in regular sessions, multiple bills are under review for consideration, and, once enacted, may change current practices to estate planning and probate. This blog will discuss general bullet points on House Bill 1867 relating to eliminating the estate tax filing requirement involving a qualifying familial residence. In general, if… Read More

February 8th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Joshua G. R. Curtis talks about What Is Probate? Do You Need One? Read More

Over the past few years, cryptocurrency has become more of a mainstream asset than ever before.  Bitcoin and Ethereum are two of the most popular crypto coins available on the market.  As of this writing, Bitcoin is worth $44,049.20 per coin and Ethereum is worth $2,429.50 per coin; however, those values will fluctuate by the… Read More

February 1st, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Ryan G. Foltz talks about reducing risk and liability during home renovation projects. Read More

January 25th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Caleb J. Tingstad talks about the Dos and Don'ts in Business Divorce Read More

Often times, people assume that only a contract, either written or oral, can necessitate compensation for services provided. Indeed, it bears stating explicitly that parties should enter into a written contract when engaging in the exchange of payment for the provision of services. Failing to outline in detail the terms of a contract can lead to… Read More

In a divorce action, the Court is required to distribute all assets and debts equitably (which does not necessarily mean equally).  The Court is also required to characterize the property awarded as either Separate Property or Community Property. Unvested stock awards are awards that are granted months or years before they fully vest.  It is… Read More

Contractors must follow a slew of statutory requirements to file and collect upon their various liens. One such requirement is the pre-lien notice. Certain subcontractors must send notice to property owners prior to the start of the project. Essentially, the pre-lien notice says, “Dear homeowners, I may not be contracted with you directly, but I… Read More

January 18th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Mackenzie O. Bretz talks about comprehensive filing tips for a civil protection order. Read More