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The purpose of this article is to summarize the process of probate and to introduce ideas that we will explain in greater detail in later posts.  In its simplest terms, probate is a process where a court gives a person the authority to act on behalf of an estate to administer the estate.  Administration of… Read More

Beresford Booth is proud to welcome Zachary M. Smith to its growing litigation team. Zachary joins Beresford Booth after practicing for several years in the Seattle office of a national litigation firm. Zachary’s litigation experience includes a broad range of civil issues, from real estate to insurance coverage, bad faith, and general liability. He has… Read More

Real estate sales usually involve professional realtors who earn commissions when a sale closes.  But buyers and sellers have no obligation to use a realtor.  Generally speaking, parties to a real estate transaction have three options: (1) realtor representation; (2) self-representation; and (3) lawyer representation.  You should give consideration to all three options before deciding… Read More

Part 1: Introduction to Article 2 The Uniform Commercial Code, or “UCC”, provides uniform laws on a variety of subjects which are broken down into nine “Articles.” This post is the first installment in a new series focusing on UCC Article 2 – the sale of goods. Every jurisdiction in the United States has adopted… Read More

Most people have heard the phrase “earnest money,” which generally refers to money deposited (usually with an escrow holder) to show a good faith intention of a buyer to consummate a purchase of property (usually real estate).  Buyers often do not understand how earnest money operates and what determines its fate when a real estate… Read More

March 7th, 2024 Beresford Booth attorney Emily Y. Tyson-Shu discusses nonintervention powers and the probate process. Read More

Clients sometimes tell me, “I would deed my property into a LLC, but I’m about to sell, so what’s the point?” The sale IS the point! If you own an investment property or vacation property, the most likely plaintiff you will face is your eventual buyer. The recent Washington Court of Appeals case Orvold vs.… Read More

Since the Uniform Electronic Wills Act took effect on January 1, 2022, allowing a Will to be executed in electronic form, the Washington State Legislature is further pondering during this year’s legislative session on the possibility of having other estate planning documents to be executed in electronic form.  The Senate Bill 5787 (2023-24) (now, the… Read More

February 29th, 2024 Beresford Booth attorney Kelsey L. Affronte, Esquire, and Eli C. Neal, CPA, ABV, CFF, and Four Corners Financial Forensics talk about how financial experts can help you tell your litigation story. Read More