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Beresford Booth Partner Bill Kessler and REAPS (Real Estate Association of Puget Sound) present 1031 Exchanges, DSTs, and real estate pitfalls. Read More

In our capitalistic system, the law generally favors freedom of individuals and entities to enter into contracts as they see fit.  Most of the time, when someone breaches a contract, we consider such an event the product of the breaching party’s free choice, and the only liability flowing from the breach is that of the… Read More

January 27th, 2022 attorney Dimitra Scott discusses assisted reproduction and outlines the basics of donor agreements & embryo adoptions. Read More

In his 1962 State of the Union address, President John F. Kennedy sagely advised that “the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” He didn’t live in Seattle. There is no doubt his advice—the promotion of planning and preparation—was well-intentioned and sound, but it isn’t always practical to wait for a… Read More

The sale of real property involves a variety of different forms of financing and purchase.  In the Washington State real estate market, all cash offers have become more common, and of course, many prospective purchasers seek out lending opportunities through banks and mortgage companies.  A less common, but sometimes very effective tool for the right… Read More

January 20th, 2022 Attorneys Per Oscarsson and Sarah Smith outline a few common issues with minor inheritance. Read More

January 13th, 2022 Attorney Ryan JP. Dyer gives a short presentation on Civil Discovery. He defines the basics and how prospective clients can be prepared for it. Read More

As a New Year’s treat, this week’s post will be a twofer. We will now discuss Yakuel v. Gluck, a convoluted case involving the entity Agency Within LLC (hereby referred to as the “Company”). The Company’s Shareholder and LLC Agreements priced a buy-out option subject to the “final and binding” determination of a third-party appraiser,… Read More

The golf course is a haven of relaxation and fun for all ages.  But even amid the peace and majesty one may experience at any given hole, there is plenty of frustration and disappointment to be had—and not just the kind that results from a recurring slice.  Golf courses and golfers often find themselves embroiled… Read More