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February 9th, 2023 Beresford Booth Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Mackenzie O. Bretz presents: Child Support, How and When to Modify of Adjust it. Read More

In most cases, it is easy to figure out which court is the proper one in which to file a lawsuit.  Parties to a lawsuit usually reside in reasonably close proximity to one another, and statistically, the events giving rise to the lawsuit also happen in close geographic proximity to each other and the parties. … Read More

These days, good residential contractors are usually booked out for months. Many handy folks are performing remodels as side jobs, or even working full-time, without obtaining a contractor’s license. Washington state law prevents someone who does work as a contractor from suing a customer for breach of contract, unless that worker is licensed with the… Read More

Come join Beresford Booth lawyer Caleb Tingstad at Workhorse HQ, a co-working space in downtown Edmonds, for a “Lunch & Learn” event where Caleb will discuss common legal issues confronted by business owners. There will be pizza, beer, and lively conversation at this free event happening on Thursday, February 16th at 12:00 pm. This event… Read More

When an insurable damage event occurs in a condominium, HOA officers and other unit owners often find themselves asking: “What insurance policy will cover the damage?” The answer, perhaps unsurprisingly, may depend on several factors.  Washington State legally requires all condominium associations to purchase insurance to cover their buildings. However, the type of insurance required… Read More

February 2nd, 2023 Beresford Booth's Estate Planning Lawyer Linda E. Naish presents Who? What? When? Estate Planning Editions. Read More

Subcontractors should be aware that liens for labor and materials or equipment may not be enforced without prelien notice. When contractors hire subcontractors to work on a job, the law generally requires that the sub-contractor must give a notice to owner. The notice to owner is a statutorily required document that notifies the property owner… Read More

While Washingtonians colloquially reference “mortgages” when describing their home loans, the legal instrument that encumbers their property in Washington is more precisely a “deed of trust.” A deed of trust is not (in the commonly-held sense) a “deed,” in which a seller conveys title in real estate to a buyer. Of course, buyers of real… Read More

January 26th, 2023 Real Estate Lawyer Andrew M. McKenzie talks about how to find out if your property has an easement. Read More