Webinar – What are Ademptions and Advancements in Probate?
November 9th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney Per E. Oscarsson talks about ademptions and advancements in probate. Read More
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When is it Okay to Withhold Employees’ Wages in Washington State?
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 Ranked Among Best Law Firms®!
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
Beresford Booth is proud to announce the addition of C. Michael Kvistad, an accomplished business and real estate lawyer, to its growing team.
Michael is a skillful business and real estate lawyer with nearly two decades of experience supporting clients in a range of corporate and real estate matters. Michael has a robust business practice where he concentrates on the areas of forming businesses, acquisitions and mergers, and general business matters. Integrity, curiosity and diligence are the hallmarks… Read More
Community Spotlight: Dawson Place (11th Annual Transforming Hurt to Hope Luncheon)
Beresford Booth is the proud sponsor of the Keynote Speaker – Kevin McNeil of the Twelve Project – for the 11th Annual Transforming Hurt to Hope Luncheon on November 9th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Edward Hansen Conference Center at Angel of the Winds Arena. If you want to join us, you… Read More
Webinar – What Are Liquidated Damages & Is My Liquidated Damages Clause Enforceable?
November 2nd, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney Andrew M. McKenzie talks about What Are Liquidated Damages & Is My Liquidated Damages Clause Enforceable? Read More
Webinar – For Sale by Owner: Engaging a Lawyer in Real Estate Transactions
October 26th, 2023 Beresford attorney Eli K. Yim presents For Sale by Owner: Engaging a Lawyer in Real Estate Transactions. Read More
WA Supreme Court Says No Special Treatment Shielding High Ranking Corporate Officers From Depositions
Litigation against corporations can often involve large amounts in controversy. Even when the underlying dispute is a small one, plaintiffs suing corporations may wish to motivate the corporation to settle on more favorable terms by demanding to take the depositions of high ranking corporate officers. The officer may fear a loss or their valuable time,… Read More
What is Ademption in a Washington Probate?
Sometimes, a Will provides a bequest of specific property to a beneficiary. For example, "I give, devise, and bequeath my 1965 Ford Mustang to my uncle, John Smith." Sometimes, such a bequest cannot be fulfilled because the item of property is no longer owned by the maker of the Will at the time of their… Read More
