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At the outset of each lawsuit, the lawyers need to formulate a big-picture strategy. They need to then navigate the lawsuit using that strategy as a compass. But the devil is in the details – and the buck stops with the lawyers. A new case out of the Washington Court of Appeals, Spencer v. Franklin… Read More

Do I Need Regular Minor Guardianship or Emergency Minor Guardianship? An emergency minor guardianship is temporary, and it lasts up to 60 days. In some cases, it can be extended but emergency minor guardianships are typically easier to get and are most often used when a child is in immediate danger. A regular minor guardianship… Read More

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

June 8th, 2023 Beresford attorney Eli K. Yim discusses what you need to know about Deeds of Trust. Read More

June 1st, 2023 attorney Dimitra S. Scott discusses assisted reproduction and outlines the basics of donor agreements & embryo adoptions. Read More

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

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

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

May 25th, 2023 Beresford Booth attorney Linda E. Naish presents part two of the four-part series “Understanding Trusts 101: Do I Need a Trust?". Read More