Webinar – The Joys and Perils of Community Living
June 15th, 2023 Beresford Booth Lawyer Babak Shamsi discusses the joys and perils of community living. Read More
Recent News
New Zoning Law on Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) – Washington State HB 1337 – How Does It Affect Me?
New legislation in Washington state drastically changes zoning for most single-family neighborhoods. This piece covers one of the most impactful statutes, House Bill 1337. In much of Washington, housing is expensive, and inventory is very tight. In response, the Washington legislature recently enacted HB 1110 and HB 1337. HB 1110 – discussed in detail by… Read More
Lies About Your Business: Litigating Corporate Defamation
Someone has been spreading lies about your business and suddenly you’re seeing a decrease in sales or some of your most trusted vendors and partners no longer want to work with you. Maybe this awful liar is communicating directly with your customers and vendors, or maybe they are posting untrue “reviews” online. Either way, what… Read More
In Litigation, Details Matter – Lawyers Must Remember the Fundamentals
At the outset of each lawsuit, the lawyers need to formulate a big-picture strategy. They need to then navigate the lawsuit using that strategy as a compass. But the devil is in the details – and the buck stops with the lawyers. A new case out of the Washington Court of Appeals, Spencer v. Franklin… Read More
Minor Guardianship – Options for Non-Parental Caregivers (Formerly Known as Nonparental Custody)
Do I Need Regular Minor Guardianship or Emergency Minor Guardianship? An emergency minor guardianship is temporary, and it lasts up to 60 days. In some cases, it can be extended but emergency minor guardianships are typically easier to get and are most often used when a child is in immediate danger. A regular minor guardianship… Read More
Beresford Booth Co-Hosts Primerus 2023 Western Regional Meeting June 21-22, 2023
Beresford Booth is proud to be a member of @International Society of Primerus Law Firms™ and to co-host it’s 2023 Western Region Meeting in Seattle June 21 to 22! We are excited to visit with our colleagues and friends from all over the western United States and share best practices to provide excellent service and results… Read More
Webinar – Deeds of Trust: What You Need to Know
June 8th, 2023 Beresford attorney Eli K. Yim discusses what you need to know about Deeds of Trust. Read More
Webinar – Assisted Reproduction: Basics of Donor Agreements & Embryo Adoptions
June 1st, 2023 attorney Dimitra S. Scott discusses assisted reproduction and outlines the basics of donor agreements & embryo adoptions. Read More
What is Probate and Why is the Bank Asking for Letters?
Has someone told you that you need “Letters” before they can tell you anything about your deceased loved one’s property? Clients will come in and tell me they went to the bank and were shut down by employees insisting they need “Letters” to settle their loved one’s estate. The bank will insist on Letters even… Read More
