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The “basic exclusion amount” is the amount of a deceased person’s estate that passes free of federal estate tax.  This differs from the unlimited marital deduction that applies when one spouse dies and transfers all of his or her interest in property to the surviving spouse.  There is a basic exclusion amount for federal estate… Read More

A “partition” is a legal action that involves multiple owners as tenants in common of a parcel of real estate. It is governed by statute, RCW chapter 7.52. Generally, the purpose of a partition is to divide the property so that each owner owns a distinct portion rather than sharing ownership of the larger parcel.… Read More

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, however at Beresford Booth we recognize the importance of speaking out and advocating for domestic violence survivors every month. While the holidays are joyous occasions for many, it is a time of increased domestic violence. This is attributed to increased stress surrounding finances or planning, an increased likelihood… Read More

November 16th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney Amanda N. Gamble talks about the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act with special guest Judge Steven Rosen. Read More

Washington’s statute of repose, RCW 4.16.310, provides contractors with broad defenses to stale or untimely claims. In fact, the construction statute of repose “terminates the right to file a claim after a specified time even if the injury has not yet occurred.” Wash. State Major League Baseball Stadium Pub. Facs. Dist. v. Huber, Hunt &… Read More

We often do not want to plan for death. There are certainly plenty of more uplifting things to do. While estate planning serves a critical role in self-protection as well as protection of one’s family, it often falls to the side as a lower priority endeavor because of its inherent morbid nature. It should not.… Read More

November 9th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney Per E. Oscarsson talks about ademptions and advancements in probate. Read More

As an employer in Washington State, you may wonder if you can withhold or deduct any amount from your employees’ wages for various reasons. For example, you may want to recover the cost of damaged equipment, a cash shortage, or a loan repayment. However, before you do so, you should be aware of the legal… Read More

Beresford Booth is proud to receive a ranking among the Best Law Firms® in the United States.  Best Law Firms®’ independent rankings highlight top firms using qualitative and quantitative data based upon legal skillset, achievements and client successes.  Based on client/professional references, interviews with industry leaders, and Best Lawyer evaluations, Beresford Booth is now listed… Read More