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Sometimes, a Will provides a bequest of specific property to a beneficiary. For example, "I give, devise, and bequeath my 1965 Ford Mustang to my uncle, John Smith." Sometimes, such a bequest cannot be fulfilled because the item of property is no longer owned by the maker of the Will at the time of their… Read More

In Washington State, child support is a statutory calculation based on the parent’s combined net income.  This figure can be found in RCW 26.19.020 (the ‘Child Support Economic Table.’).  For example, if the combined net income of each parent equals $11,000/month, then Washington State has determined that the basic support obligation in a one-child family… Read More

If you are an employer who hires workers to perform services for your business, you need to know how to classify them correctly as either employees or independent contractors. This is not just a matter of preference or convenience, but a legal obligation that can have serious consequences if you get it wrong. The difference… Read More

October 19th, 2023 Beresford Booth attorney Anne B. Bennette presents: How Holidays Can Help You With All Issues in Your Family Law Case. Read More

October 12th, 2023 Per Oscarsson and Linda Naish talk about Probate and Non-Probate Assets: What's the Difference? Read More

October 5th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney Caleb J. Tingstad talks about records requests in LLC and corporate litigation. Read More

Generally speaking, wrongdoers are liable for the harm they cause when they breach legal duties.  But a plaintiff who sues over such wrongdoing must prove the existence of a duty, breach of that duty, causation, and damages.  Long enshrined in American common law is a principle known as superseding cause, which holds that the “chain… Read More

Art collecting is not just a passion; it’s a sophisticated pursuit that involves navigating a complex web of legal considerations. For art collectors and dealers in Washington State, understanding the legal landscape is crucial to safeguarding your valuable investments and ensuring ethical practices within the art community. In this article, we will highlight four legal… Read More

Beresford Booth is proud to announce the selection of lawyer Kelsey L. Affronte as the Washington Women Lawyers (WWL) Snohomish County Chapter Member of the Year for her outstanding work with the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC).  Kelsey will be receiving her award at the Annual Banquet this Saturday, October 7th. The JEC works diligently to… Read More