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Beresford Booth Co-Hosts Primerus 2023 Western Regional Meeting June 21-22, 2023

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 6/12/2023
Beresford Booth is proud to be a member of @International Society of Primerus Law Firms™ and to co-host it’s 2023 Western Region Meeting in Seattle June 21 to 22! We are excited to visit with our colleagues and friends from all over the western United States and share best practices to provide excellent service and results… Read More

What is Probate and Why is the Bank Asking for Letters?

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 6/7/2023
Has someone told you that you need “Letters” before they can tell you anything about your deceased loved one’s property? Clients will come in and tell me they went to the bank and were shut down by employees insisting they need “Letters” to settle their loved one’s estate. The bank will insist on Letters even… Read More

Can I Get a Divorce Without Destroying My Kids?

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 6/1/2023
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

The Perils of Not Completing The Probate Process

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Andrew M. McKenzie | 6/1/2023
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

Non-Judicial Foreclosures in Washington State

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Todd J. Cook | 5/30/2023
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

What Happens If I Die Without a Will?

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 5/24/2023
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