Webinar – How to Prepare for a Successful Mediation
October 3rd, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Mackenzie O. Bretz talks about how to prepare for a successful mediation. Read More
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Webinar – Revocable Living Trusts Explained
September 26th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Sherry Bosse Lueders explains revocable living trusts. Read More
Haddox, and Lewis, v. PEAT et al
Haddox v. PEAT, LLC, 2024 Wash. App. LEXIS 1825 A recent Washington decision provides some valuable lessons regarding the effect of commercial leases and subleases, and the rights of the parties to such agreements. In Haddox and Lewis v. PEAT LLC, and Research & Development LLC, Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals upheld… Read More
Revocable Living Trusts Explained
A revocable living trust is a legal document that allows you to place your assets—like your home, bank accounts, and investments—into a trust during your lifetime. As the creator of the trust, you can manage these assets and make changes as needed. “Revocable” means you can alter or dissolve the trust at any time while… Read More
UCC Fundamentals: – A Guide to Article 2 (Sales)
Part 3: Contract Formation In our two previous posts, we tackled questions surrounding when UCC Article 2 applies and when a contract for the sale of goods needs to be in writing. This entry of our UCC fundamentals series asks, “how do I form a contract for the sale of goods?” As most first year… Read More
Webinar – How Can I Get Access To My Landlocked Property?
September 19th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Andrew M. McKenzie Talks about How Can I Get Access To My Landlocked Property. Read More
Porter v. Porter: New Supreme Court Ruling in Family Law – What Does this Mean for You?
In one of only two published family law cases for the Washington Supreme Court in 2024, the Court held that a party's post-dissolution promotion and salary increase could not be used to calculate the community portion of their retirement. (In re Marriage of Porter v Porter, No. 102355-3) In this case, the husband had a… Read More
Does Having a Life Insurance Policy Expose My Estate to Estate Tax?
If you are the primary breadwinner in your family and have purchased a life insurance policy to provide for your loved ones in the event of your untimely demise, you may be wondering whether the proceeds from that policy could expose your estate to estate taxes. Depending on the policy, these proceeds can range from… Read More
Webinar – Navigating Ownership Transitions: What Happens to an Entity When the Owner Passes Away?
September 12th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney C. Michael Kvistad talks about Navigating Ownership Transitions: What Happens to an Entity When the Owner Passes Away? Read More