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In previous posts, I have discussed aspects of Collaborative Divorce and Mediation as alternatives to the typical “messy” divorce we hear about from friends and see portrayed in the media. But as a spouse, sometimes your feelings of bitterness, rage, and even hate for your partner—all the emotions that may have led to your divorce—can… Read More

Most people have heard of probate, but many don’t know exactly what it is and why it is important.  Probate is the court process of settling and distributing the assets and liabilities of a deceased person’s estate.  Some assets are able to pass to heirs or beneficiaries without having to go through the process- those… Read More

May 25th, 2023 Beresford Booth attorney Linda E. Naish presents part two of the four-part series “Understanding Trusts 101: Do I Need a Trust?". Read More

I recently presented a webinar on “The Benefits and Process of Non-Judicial Foreclosure in Washington State.”  In case you missed the live presentation, you can view the webinar below through Beresford Booth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/embed/9pfRD6JAJaU You can also download a copy of my PowerPoint presentation: Download To learn more about Non-Judicial Foreclosures in Washington State,… Read More

We’ve all seen shows or movies with a dramatic reading of the Will where the family gathers around and are shocked to find out that someone has been disinherited. When someone who has executed a Will passes away, their assets are distributed as dictated in their Will. The Will could leave everything to Neighbor Bob,… Read More

There are several sitcom bits based off of someone writing their own Last Will and Testament. One of my personal favorites is in the show Parks and Recreation where Ron Swanson reveals the Will that he’s been carrying in his pocket since childhood, which reads “All my belongings shall transfer to the man or animal… Read More

RCW 26.16.010 provides that separate property of a spouse is defined as “property and pecuniary rights owned by a spouse before marriage and that acquired by him or her afterwards by gift, bequest, devise, descent, or inheritance, with the rents, issues and profits thereof.” For example, an individual bank account opened prior to marriage is… Read More

May 18th, 2023 Todd J. Cook presented The Benefits and Process of Non-Judicial Foresclosure in Washington State, covering: What is foreclosure? Why a non-judicial foreclosure is beneficial When a non-judicial process is available The process of a non-judicial foreclosure Read More

On May 8, 2023, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1110 into law. I previously wrote an article regarding the congressional deliberations over House Bill 1110 here. While proponents argued that passing this law would expand access to housing, detractors expressed concern about the significant reduction in local control over zoning throughout Washington State. Whatever… Read More