Webinar – Understanding Trusts 101: I Have a Trust – Now What (Part 4)?
August 17th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney Linda E. Naish presents the fourth and final part of the series "Understanding Trusts 101" Read More
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How will A.I. Affect my Family Law Case?
The buzz continues around how A.I. will affect the law and lawyers in general. However, Family Law may feel some very specific effects of A.I. What is A.I.? A.I. stands for Artificial Intelligence. Typically, this means programs use machine learning to perform human-like tasks. The programs will take information from complied data to detect patterns,… Read More
Losing a Collection Tool – Legislature Hamstrings Prejudgment Writs
Let’s say Mr. X owes you an overdue balance under a contract in Washington. Let’s say that debt is unsecured, e.g. a past-due promissory note with no collateral. Until a few weeks ago, that unsecured debt was actually… kind of secured? Yes. Under RCW 6.25.030(10) and RCW 6.26.010(1), you could sue Mr. X and immediately… Read More
Webinar – Damage to Land Adverse Possession and… Insurance?
August 10th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney William O. Kessler talks about Damage to Land Adverse Possession and… Insurance? Read More
Real Property Tax Appeals
In Washington State, the county assessor values real property to reflect the property’s true and fair market value, in accordance with its highest and best use. The assessor bases the value on what a buyer in an arms-length transaction would pay for the property. The county assessor may use several different methods to appraise real… Read More
Congratulations to Attorney Dimitra S. Scott – Client Champion!
Please join us in congratulating Beresford Booth Attorney Dimitra S. Scott who was recognized as a Client Champion! Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from their clients, the people who know them best. This confidential review process is managed and monitored by Martindale-Hubbel. Dimitra is a partner at… Read More
Congratulations to our 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!
David C. Tingstad William O. Kessler Ryan J.P. Dyer Eli K. Yim Please join us in congratulating the four Beresford Booth attorneys who were chosen as honorees for this year’s Super Lawyers list. David C. Tingstad and William O. Kessler were selected as 2023 Washington Super Lawyers. David has received this honor six times and Bill Kessler has been… Read More
Webinar – What is the Washington Real Estate Excise Tax
August 3rd, 2023 Beresford Booth attorney Per E. Oscarsson talks about the Washington Real Estate Excise Tax. Read More
Can my Spouse have Joint Decision-Making for our Kids if they have committed Domestic Violence?
Many clients come to me as victims of sometimes horrific domestic violence, whether it be physical, emotional or “coercive control.” If they want to leave the marriage or relationship and there are children involved, the main concern for the Parenting Plan is often how to protect the children. If children are victims of domestic violence… Read More