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Legal Advice and ChatGPT: A Closer Look

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Zachary M. Smith | 1/20/2025
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is quickly becoming a part of our daily lives, but how helpful can it be in the context of a litigated dispute between neighbors concerning property rights? In 2023, ChatGPT gained widespread notoriety for its ability to assist with various tasks, for example review of massive amounts of data. This led some… Read More

Beresford Booth Welcomes Litigator Aaron M. Dunn

BeresfordBooth | 1/15/2025
Beresford Booth is proud to welcome Aaron M. Dunn to its thriving litigation team. Before joining Beresford Booth, Aaron gained strong litigation experience practicing law for over four years in Montana, and over three years in Seattle. Aaron focuses his practice on real estate litigation, and he has developed an impressive and diverse resume. Aaron… Read More

Washington’s Hope Cards Program: Increasing Victim Safety and Efficiency in Reporting Protection Order Violations

Washington State Divorce and Family Law Lawyer Kelsey L. Affronte | 1/10/2025
I often tell my clients to retain court pleadings for their records, but, in protection order matters, I urge my clients to keep multiple hard copies of the order. In the event the restrained party violates a protection order, you will need information about your protection order to report the violation to law enforcement. For… Read More

A Fresh Start: Setting Intentional Goals for Your Divorce

Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Amanda N. Gamble | 1/10/2025
Happy New Year!  As we embark on a new year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. If you’re going through a divorce, this is a particularly significant time to focus on your goals and how you want to move forward. Why Set Intentional Goals? The answer… Read More

Business Clothing Drive for Women in Need – Please Donate!

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 1/8/2025
Beresford Booth is proud to partner with the Washington Women Lawyers (WWL) Snohomish County Chapter in collecting women’s business attire donations. Collections are going through January 17th. Snohomish County WWL presents YWCA’s Working Wardrobe Program The YWCA Working Wardrobe is a unique clothing bank offering free, business appropriate attire to homeless or low-income women in… Read More

Don’t Sleep on Your Rights – Not All Negligence Claims Are Governed by the Same Statute of Limitations

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Aaron M. Dunn | 1/8/2025
Many are familiar with the general concept that a claimant must commence a lawsuit within a specific amount of time to maintain a viable cause of action.  This concept is often referred to as a “limitations period” or a “statute of limitations.”    Some may have heard or read that tort claims in Washington are… Read More

How a Donor-Advised Fund Can Benefit Your Estate Plan

Washington State Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer Sherry Bosse Lueders | 12/30/2024
A sometimes-overlooked part of estate planning is charitable giving. End of life gifts to charities can leave a lasting impact on the causes you care about and have the added benefit of reducing the size of your taxable estate. A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) can be an excellent solution for incorporating charitable giving into your estate… Read More

Federal Annual Gift Tax Exclusion for 2025

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 12/27/2024
Federal law imposes a tax on gifts made in excess of a specific amount in a calendar year to a specific recipient (known as a “donee”). That tax is usually paid by the donor (the giver) of the gift. The specific amount is known as the annual gift exclusion. The annual gift exclusion is $18,000… Read More