Webinar – Clarifying Confusion about Wills and Powers of Attorney
August 1st, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Per E. Oscarsson talks about Clarifying Confusion about Wills & Powers of Attorney. Read More
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Congratulations to our 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!
David Tingstad Bill Kessler Amanda Gamble Ryan Dyer Kelsey Affronte Please join us in congratulating the Beresford Booth lawyers who were chosen as honorees for this year’s Super Lawyers list. David Tingstad, managing partner and leader of the Business and Real Estate Group and Bill Kessler, partner and leader of the Litigation Group were selected as… Read More
Community Spotlight: Asian Service Center
Beresford Booth is excited to help sponsor the first-ever Edmonds Dragon Boat Festival taking place today, August 1st, at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. Hosted by the Asian Service Center of Edmonds, the event is open to everyone. There will be food and refreshments, various Asian cultural performances, and the opportunity to assemble sticky rice dumplings.… Read More
Nominating a Guardian or Conservator for an Adult
Sometimes, it is necessary to appoint a guardian or a conservator for an adult. A guardian may be appointed if a court finds that the adult does not have the ability to meet the essential requirements for physical health, safety, or self-care because the adult is unable to receive and evaluate information or make or… Read More
How a Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision May Impact Business Succession Planning
Owners of closely-held companies may plan for the death of a shareholder of a corporation or member of an LLC by purchasing life insurance to cover the cost of purchasing a deceased owner’s interest in the company. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion, Connelly v. United States, that may cause business owners… Read More
I want to Relocate with my Children. Now What?
In Washington State, relocation matters are governed by RCW 26.09.405-560. Start by reviewing the terms of your current parenting plan. Typically, relocation information can be found under Section 13, depending on when your parenting plan was entered. The first step when initiating a relocation matter is providing notice of the intended move to the other… Read More
Webinar – Washington Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Laws
July 25th, 2024 Legal Law Clerk, Samantha L. Dammrose, talks about Washington Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Laws. Read More
When Is It Okay to Withhold Employees’ Wages in Washington State?
As an employer in Washington State, you may wonder if you can withhold or deduct any amount from your employees’ wages for various reasons. For example, you may want to recover the cost of damaged equipment, a cash shortage, or a loan repayment. However, before you do so, you should be aware of the legal… Read More
What is Specific Performance?
Often, when considering the possibility of litigation, clients will focus on the remedy of monetary damages to compensate them after suffering a legal injury. However, sometimes, a litigant may find that monetary damages simply cannot accomplish enough - sometimes, a liable party who should have taken some action, must actually take that action in order to make… Read More