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Mortgages and deeds of trust often secure loans that provide for one or more advances by the lender. Depending upon the loan involved, the lender may be obligated to make the advance or the lender may have the discretion to make the advance. Typically, a mortgage or deed of trust has priority over most other… Read More

The state of Washington recently enacted the covenant homeownership account and program act.  The purpose of the act is to address the state’s “history of housing discrimination due to racially restrictive real estate covenants” of various types. Under the act, one or more special purpose credit programs will be created to provide down payment and… Read More

June 22nd 2023 Beresford Booth presents Probate Administration Tips and Tricks: Creditor Claims. Read More

Individuals who co-own real property often do so in a variety of different arrangements. They may own community property as a married couple. They may have purchased real estate as tenants in common with siblings or friends, with each retaining their independent right to sell their own interest. They may own real property as joint… Read More

June 15th, 2023 Beresford Booth Lawyer Babak Shamsi discusses the joys and perils of community living. Read More

New legislation in Washington state drastically changes zoning for most single-family neighborhoods. This piece covers one of the most impactful statutes, House Bill 1337. In much of Washington, housing is expensive, and inventory is very tight. In response, the Washington legislature recently enacted HB 1110 and HB 1337. HB 1110 – discussed in detail by… Read More

Someone has been spreading lies about your business and suddenly you’re seeing a decrease in sales or some of your most trusted vendors and partners no longer want to work with you.  Maybe this awful liar is communicating directly with your customers and vendors, or maybe they are posting untrue “reviews” online.  Either way, what… Read More

At the outset of each lawsuit, the lawyers need to formulate a big-picture strategy. They need to then navigate the lawsuit using that strategy as a compass. But the devil is in the details – and the buck stops with the lawyers. A new case out of the Washington Court of Appeals, Spencer v. Franklin… Read More

Do I Need Regular Minor Guardianship or Emergency Minor Guardianship? An emergency minor guardianship is temporary, and it lasts up to 60 days. In some cases, it can be extended but emergency minor guardianships are typically easier to get and are most often used when a child is in immediate danger. A regular minor guardianship… Read More