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Let’s say Mr. X owes you an overdue balance under a contract in Washington. Let’s say that debt is unsecured, e.g. a past-due promissory note with no collateral. Until a few weeks ago, that unsecured debt was actually… kind of secured? Yes. Under RCW 6.25.030(10) and RCW 6.26.010(1), you could sue Mr. X and immediately… Read More

August 10th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney William O. Kessler talks about Damage to Land Adverse Possession and… Insurance? Read More

In Washington State, the county assessor values real property to reflect the property’s true and fair market value, in accordance with its highest and best use. The assessor bases the value on what a buyer in an arms-length transaction would pay for the property. The county assessor may use several different methods to appraise real… Read More

Please join us in congratulating Beresford Booth Attorney Dimitra S. Scott who was recognized as a Client Champion!  Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from their clients, the people who know them best.  This confidential review process is managed and monitored by Martindale-Hubbel. Dimitra is a partner at… Read More

David C. Tingstad William O. Kessler Ryan J.P. Dyer Eli K. Yim Please join us in congratulating the four Beresford Booth attorneys who were chosen as honorees for this year’s Super Lawyers list. David C. Tingstad and William O. Kessler were selected as 2023 Washington Super Lawyers.  David has received this honor six times and Bill Kessler has been… Read More

August 3rd, 2023 Beresford Booth attorney Per E. Oscarsson talks about the Washington Real Estate Excise Tax. Read More

Many clients come to me as victims of sometimes horrific domestic violence, whether it be physical, emotional or “coercive control.” If they want to leave the marriage or relationship and there are children involved, the main concern for the Parenting Plan is often how to protect the children. If children are victims of domestic violence… Read More

July 20th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney Linda E. Nash presents part 3 of 4: Understanding Trusts 101 - How Do Trusts Work? Read More

Lawyers and non-lawyers alike often get confused between legal documents which constitute personal liability and legal documents which secure the debt.  When you get a mortgage on your house or other property, the most common set of documentation included in the loan will include a promissory note and a deed of trust.  The promissory note… Read More