Webinar – How Can I Get Access To My Landlocked Property?
September 19th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Andrew M. McKenzie Talks about How Can I Get Access To My Landlocked Property. Read More
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Porter v. Porter: New Supreme Court Ruling in Family Law – What Does this Mean for You?
In one of only two published family law cases for the Washington Supreme Court in 2024, the Court held that a party's post-dissolution promotion and salary increase could not be used to calculate the community portion of their retirement. (In re Marriage of Porter v Porter, No. 102355-3) In this case, the husband had a… Read More
Does Having a Life Insurance Policy Expose My Estate to Estate Tax?
If you are the primary breadwinner in your family and have purchased a life insurance policy to provide for your loved ones in the event of your untimely demise, you may be wondering whether the proceeds from that policy could expose your estate to estate taxes. Depending on the policy, these proceeds can range from… Read More
Webinar – Navigating Ownership Transitions: What Happens to an Entity When the Owner Passes Away?
September 12th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney C. Michael Kvistad talks about Navigating Ownership Transitions: What Happens to an Entity When the Owner Passes Away? Read More
Planning for Washington State Estate Tax: Disclaimer Trust Basics
A married couple will often plan for the surviving spouse to inherit their combined assets when one spouse dies. If those assets exceed the Washington estate tax exclusion amount when the second spouse passes, the surviving spouse’s estate is left to pay estate tax. With savvy planning, it is possible for a couple to reduce… Read More
Webinar – Divorce 101
September 5th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Amanda N. Gamble talks about Divorce 101. Read More
Webinar – The Single Most Important Estate Planning Document
August 29th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Joshua G. R. Curtis talks about The Single Most Important Estate Planning Document. Read More
Are Old Restrictive Covenants (CC&Rs) Still Enforceable?
Property owners sometimes assume they can do (or should be able to do) whatever they want with their land. Of course, the world is not that simple; living in a civilized society involves an interconnectedness which necessarily means that some land uses are bound to affect those around us. Stemming from that recognition are a… Read More
How Spousal Support is Awarded. New Supreme Court Decision on “Need”
Spousal maintenance awards are governed by RCW 26.09.090. There are several factors set forth in the statute for a trial court to consider when determining the amount and duration of spousal maintenance to be awarded. The statute’s structure was created purposefully flexible, giving trial courts broad discretion when awarding maintenance. Spousal maintenance awards are not… Read More