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In Washington State, real estate brokers may represent buyers and sellers on opposite sides of the same transaction. These agents function as “dual agents.”  I will openly admit my own immediate anxiety at the prospect of dual agency. I believe that in most cases, buyers and sellers would benefit from having their own independent brokers,… Read More

July 6th, 2023 Beresford attorney David C. Tingstad discusses issues every business will face with the New Corporate Transparency Act. Read More

June 29th, 2023 attorney Mackenzie O. Bretz presents: Relocation… Notifying, Objecting, and Everything In-Between. Read More

Generally speaking, making defamatory statements about people can subject you to liability, though there are some procedural considerations for plaintiffs seeking damages (see my prior blog post here. In the context of litigation, American courts have long recognized a “litigation privilege” which generally insulates litigants from liability for statements made in the course of litigation. … Read More

When the Court enters a Final Parenting Plan, it is expected that it will remain in place until the child (or children) are no longer dependent.  For that reason, it is important to have a comprehensive Final Parenting Plan addressing the residential schedule, holidays, and other provisions as the children age no matter how young… Read More

Mortgages and deeds of trust often secure loans that provide for one or more advances by the lender. Depending upon the loan involved, the lender may be obligated to make the advance or the lender may have the discretion to make the advance. Typically, a mortgage or deed of trust has priority over most other… Read More

The state of Washington recently enacted the covenant homeownership account and program act.  The purpose of the act is to address the state’s “history of housing discrimination due to racially restrictive real estate covenants” of various types. Under the act, one or more special purpose credit programs will be created to provide down payment and… Read More

June 22nd 2023 Beresford Booth presents Probate Administration Tips and Tricks: Creditor Claims. Read More

Individuals who co-own real property often do so in a variety of different arrangements. They may own community property as a married couple. They may have purchased real estate as tenants in common with siblings or friends, with each retaining their independent right to sell their own interest. They may own real property as joint… Read More