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August 3rd, 2023 Beresford Booth attorney Per E. Oscarsson talks about the Washington Real Estate Excise Tax. Read More

Many clients come to me as victims of sometimes horrific domestic violence, whether it be physical, emotional or “coercive control.” If they want to leave the marriage or relationship and there are children involved, the main concern for the Parenting Plan is often how to protect the children. If children are victims of domestic violence… Read More

July 20th, 2023 Beresford Booth Attorney Linda E. Nash presents part 3 of 4: Understanding Trusts 101 - How Do Trusts Work? Read More

Lawyers and non-lawyers alike often get confused between legal documents which constitute personal liability and legal documents which secure the debt.  When you get a mortgage on your house or other property, the most common set of documentation included in the loan will include a promissory note and a deed of trust.  The promissory note… Read More

July 13th, 2023 Attorney Ryan J.P. Dyer discusses insurance disputes 101. Read More

The restaurant industry is one of the more heavily regulated sectors of business. As a restaurant owner, it is critical to be aware of the laws that affect your business’s operation.  This article provides an overview of the legal concerns that are likely to affect any restaurant, from the corner deli to the most upscale… Read More

In Washington State, real estate brokers may represent buyers and sellers on opposite sides of the same transaction. These agents function as “dual agents.”  I will openly admit my own immediate anxiety at the prospect of dual agency. I believe that in most cases, buyers and sellers would benefit from having their own independent brokers,… Read More

July 6th, 2023 Beresford attorney David C. Tingstad discusses issues every business will face with the New Corporate Transparency Act. Read More

June 29th, 2023 attorney Mackenzie O. Bretz presents: Relocation… Notifying, Objecting, and Everything In-Between. Read More