Webinar – Community Property, Specifically Unvested Stock Shares
February 11th, 2021 Anne B. Bennette from our Family Law Group discusses community property, specifically unvested stock shares. Read More
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Tax Considerations For Entity Choice With Real Property
Real estate investors frequently come to me seeking advice regarding placing their investments into business entities for asset protection and other business reasons. Almost always, the LLC is the entity of choice for real estate investments. The reasons behind this simplistic answer, however, are far more complex. Realization Events Under the Section 1001 of Tax… Read More
Webinar – Buying Or Selling Real Estate? Seller Disclosure Statement/Form 17 Issues
February 4th, 2021 William O. Kessler and Andrew M. McKenzie speak about seller disclosure statement/Form 17 issues. Read More
LLCs And Taxation – To Be Or Not To Be (A Corporation)
As I have noted previously (along with numerous other commentators), LLCs are not corporations. Both the basic structure of, and the laws applicable to, each respective entity are significantly different. However, there may be similarities as to the tax structure of LLCs and corporations if the LLC members so elect. A corporation can choose only… Read More
Step-Parent Adoption In Washington State
When you're in a relationship with someone who has children from a prior relationship, it is not uncommon to bond with and treat those children as if they were your own. It is important, however, to remember your rights as a step-parent differ substantially then the parental rights of a biological or legal parent. Should… Read More
Before You Sue For Defamation
More than ever before in human history, negative messages are capable of viral dissemination. Online platforms and various forms of social media spread information, good and bad, with various levels of accuracy, faster than ever before. For both businesses and individuals, negative information can deal a devastating blow to reputation. People and businesses who feel… Read More
Webinar – Estate Administration: Who’s In Charge, Gathering Assets, Creditor Issues, Distribution And Costs
January 28th, 2021 Matt J. Cruz, Per E. Oscarsson, & Sarah C. Smith discuss estate administration. Read More
Is This Child An “Indian Child?” – When Do You Have “Reason To Know” That A Child Is An “Indian Child?”
**This law uses the term “Indian Child” to refer to child members of federally recognized indigenous Native American political and cultural units. These units can be called tribes, bands, nations or any variety of nomenclature. For clarity, this blog posts uses the terms found in the law and in the mandatory forms when necessary to… Read More
Webinar – Issues With The Formation Of A New Business
January 21st, 2021 David Tingstad, Per Oscarsson, Eli Yim, and Jennifer Takamoto discuss issues with the formation of a new business. .pdf download of January 21st presentation Read More
