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Beresford Booth Partner David Tingstad Speaks at WSBA Seminar Regarding the New Corporate Transparency Act

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 6/26/2024
Beresford Booth Partner David Tingstad spoke to thousands of lawyers at a Washington State Bar Association Legal Education Seminar regarding the fundamentals of the new federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).  It is critical for attorneys who will be guiding their clients to understand the details of the CTA and how it affects their business clients… Read More

You Have a Family Law Hearing . . . How Should You Prepare?

Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Mackenzie O. Bretz | 6/24/2024
Appearing in court or over Zoom for a hearing can be nerve-wracking. Here are some straightforward tips to help you exude confidence and professionalism. What Should I Wear? When appearing in court, it's important to dress presentably, so stick to business casual attire.  This means wearing long pants, a skirt, or a dress with a… Read More

Washington State Lenders Beware! Is Your Mortgage Unenforceable?

Washington State Business & Real Estate Lawyer William O. Kessler | 6/5/2024
In its recent opinion in Wilmington Savings Fund v. Hopkins, the Washington Court of Appeals put lenders on notice: the Court might not run interference for your sloppy drafting. In Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins owned their home through a living trust. In the wild west lending days of 2007, Lender lent $250,000 to Mr.… Read More

Mental Health Advance Directives in Washington

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 5/29/2024
Many people have heard of a health care directive, sometimes referred to as a living will.  It expresses an individual’s wishes for certain treatments if the person is in a terminal or permanent unconscious condition.  A different Washington law provides for the use of a mental health advance directive, which allows an individual to express… Read More