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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

January 11th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Per E. Oscarsson discusses what a durable power of attorney is and how it works. Read More

First, let’s figure out what county you should be filing in. You should file your divorce case in the county where you or your spouse live. If you have children, it often makes sense to file in the county in which they are attending school. If you’re looking for a quick and efficient divorce, you… Read More

Lawyers and laypersons alike are prone to self-bias.  We tend to believe in our own case, and this righteous indignation can sometimes create blind spots.  Most commonly, these blind spots include failure to appreciate evidence and arguments advanced by the opposition.  Failure to accurately gauge risk leads to poor decisions in disputes, including missed settlement… Read More

Federal law imposes a tax on gifts made in excess of a specific amount in a calendar year to a specific recipient (known as a “donee”).  That tax is usually paid by the donor (the giver) of the gift.  The specific amount is known as the annual gift exclusion.  The annual gift exclusion is $17,000… Read More