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About three years ago, I posted on private condemnation generally, here: https://beresfordlaw.com/private-condemnation-a-remedy-for-landlocked-property-and-access-problems/, explaining how private condemnation can be the solution to getting access to landlocked property.  A recent case from Division II of the Washington State Court of Appeals has further illustrated how private condemnation can apply in the face of arguments over feasibility of… Read More

April 18th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Todd J. Cook talks about Introduction to Promissory Notes: Not Your Average Contract. Read More

Part 2: Statute of Frauds – General Rule Continuing our series on UCC Article 2, this post asks, “what contracts for the sale of goods must be in writing, and why?” While many non-lawyers believe contracts must be in writing to be enforceable, that is not always the case. Rather, a series of laws that… Read More

We are proud to announce that Beresford Booth Partner David Tingstad will  speak at the Edmonds Chamber Morning Buzz on Wednesday, May 8th at 7:30 a.m.  Mr. Tingstad will be discussing what business owners need to know about the newly enacted Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).  The CTA went into effect January 1, 2024.  It may… Read More

Have you ever wondered whether and how much you are entitled to from your deceased spouse’s estate if they have left little or nothing to you? As a surviving spouse (or a surviving state registered partner, or a surviving dependent child), you are entitled to an award for family support, which is also called basic… Read More

When you start the divorce process, you'll soon realize that many people have advice or horror stories to share with you. While some of their experiences can be helpful, people often spread myths about the divorce process. So, let's look at some of the most commonly held myths about getting a divorce. MYTH 1: Inheritance… Read More

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, so Beresford Booth would like to take a moment to shed a community spotlight on the great work of Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center in Everett. Background Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization that provides safety, justice, and healing to child victims of physical and… Read More

Sherry is an associate in the Estate Planning and Probate group.  Her law practice focuses on working with families and businesses to help them successfully navigate transitions. She strives to demystify estate planning for her clients to help them make informed decisions in selecting fiduciaries and planning for their families’ futures. Sherry also advises clients… Read More

April 11th, 2024 Beresford Booth attorney Lisa H. Do talks about using a financial advisor in a divorce with guest Laurie Klein, CFP, ChFC Read More