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What is IFCA? Washington’s Insurance Fair Conduct Act (“IFCA” or the “Act”) took effect in 2007 to protect insureds against unfair practices by insurance companies.  IFCA provides protections and remedies to insurance policyholders upon an unreasonable denial of a claim for coverage or for payment of benefits.  Additionally, IFCA establishes a statutory scheme to ensure… Read More

Washington State is known as the “Evergreen State” for a reason – our majestic evergreen trees are abundant, and we value them.  In the Timber Trespass Statute (codified at RCW 64.12.030), Washington’s legislature has created an effective tool for landowners seeking redress for the unauthorized removal of their trees (whether timber, ornamental trees, or shrubs).… Read More

A homestead exemption protects homeowners and the equity in their homes from judgment creditors seeking to collect on unsecured debts.  Pursuant to RCW 6.13.010, a “homestead” is real or personal property that the owner uses as a residence.  Washington allows for these homesteads to be protected for up to $125,000 of a home’s value.  In… Read More

As Summer arrives in the Pacific Northwest, the lawyers and staff at Beresford Booth are proud to spotlight an outstanding local organization that thrives during this time of year: Pacific Little League (or “PLL”).  For over 50 years, Pacific Little League has provided opportunities for the youth of the greater Edmonds area to participate in… Read More

What is Earnest Money? In the purchase of real estate, it is common for a buyer to put down a deposit called earnest money. This deposit is made to a seller to represent the buyer’s good faith towards buying the real property at issue.  Earnest money is typically held in an escrow account until closing,… Read More

David C. Tingstad Babak Shamsi Beresford Booth is proud to announce several of our own lawyers have been rated as 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Among our firm’s family of lawyers, David C. Tingstad is included in the 2019 class of Super Lawyers while Babak Shamsi is a Rising Star for 2019. Super Lawyers… Read More

Beresford Booth is proud to announce that lawyer David C. Tingstad will be presenting in an American Bar Association webinar on June 6th which discusses the issues and considerations involved when organizing an LLC where the members are active in the LLC’s business. David will join a collection of other business lawyers located across the… Read More

Disgruntled would-be heirs frequently attack wills on the grounds of undue influence, particularly when wills contain provisions unfavorable to them.  The dispossessed heir might assume that the will must have been the product of undue influence because the unfavorable provision could not have been what the testator intended.  For example: “Surely, Dad would not have… Read More

The economic and population growth throughout Washington State keeps builders, contractors, subcontractors and others involved in the construction industry very busy.  With that high demand, however, comes the added risk of mistakes and defects that may potentially lead to disputes and litigation.  Whether you are in the market for builders or in the industry itself,… Read More