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- An Introduction to Part 2: Navigating the LLC Landscape
- The U.S. Supreme Court Agrees: “…If only it was an LLC …”
- Parenting Plans – What is a Minor Modification?
- Important Change in the Lien Priority of Certain Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Washington Real Estate
- Webinar - Probate Administration Tips and Tricks: Creditor Claims
- Washington Legislation to Address Discrimination in Home Ownership
- Don’t Forget About the Lender!
- Webinar - The Joys and Perils of Community Living
- New Zoning Law on Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) – Washington State HB 1337 – How Does It Affect Me?
- In Litigation, Details Matter – Lawyers Must Remember the Fundamentals
- Minor Guardianship – Options for Non-Parental Caregivers (Formerly Known as Nonparental Custody)
- Lies About Your Business: Litigating Corporate Defamation
- Beresford Booth Co-Hosts Primerus 2023 Western Regional Meeting June 21-22, 2023
- Webinar - Deeds of Trust: What You Need to Know
- What is Probate and Why is the Bank Asking for Letters?
- Webinar – Assisted Reproduction: Basics of Donor Agreements & Embryo Adoptions
- Can I Get a Divorce Without Destroying My Kids?
- Adding Value by Working Through an Outline of an LLC Agreement
- Non-Judicial Foreclosures in Washington State
- Webinar – Understanding Trusts 101: Do I Need a Trust? (Part 2)
- What Happens If I Die Without a Will?
- Can A Separate Bank Account Become Community Property?
- Requirements of a Will in Washington State
- Litigation: Will a Party’s Death Kill the Case?
- Webinar – The Benefits and Process of Non-Judicial Foreclosure in Washington State
- Is Washington Ready for Multiplexes (Part 2)?
- Webinar – The New Employers Guide to Employee Handbooks
- 1031 Exchange vs. 721 Exchange
- Am I Admitting Fault By Offering To Settle?
- When Art is Ripe for Consumption
- Can I still fire an employee for good cause even if they report harassment at work?
- Webinar - Divorce in the Star Wars Universe: A Helpful Guide to Family Law
- Blackmail? What You Can And Can’t Do To Coerce A Remedy
- Collaborative Divorce: Why Use a Child Specialist in the Process?
- If You Own a Business, You Need a Buy-Sell Agreement
- Webinar - Understanding Trusts 101:What is a Trust?
- How Do You Name a Debtor on a Washington UCC Financing Statement?
- Moving to Washington? Estate Planning Considerations
- The Washington State Capital Gains Tax
- Webinar - Community Spotlight: Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center
- Minority Shareholders Must Show Fraud When Blocking Mergers
- Is Washington Ready for Multiplexes?
- Webinar -- Insurance Considerations for Small Business
- Will I get “Alimony” or Spousal Support Once I am Divorced?
- Community Spotlight: Dawson Place
- Webinar – Divorce Mortgage Planning: Better Outcomes for Divorcing Homeowners
- Installing Gates on Easements for Ingress and Egress
- Pets as Heirs
- What to Expect at an Arraignment
- The Difference Between a Psychological Evaluation and a DVIT Assessment
- Webinar - Adult Guardianships and Less Restrictive Alternatives
- Withdrawal from an LLC
- Change to the Washington Real Estate Excise Tax
- Webinar - Best Practices to Ensure a Successful Residential Construction
- New Washington Case Provides Insight For LLC Records Request
- Webinar - Understanding Triple Net leases
- Webinar - Options for Divorce Process
- Digital Assets under the Uniform Commercial Code – Statutory Amendments
- Taylor Swift and Estate Litigation – an Unlikely Duet
- How to Prove Fraud
- They Did What? With Who!? Social Media and my Divorce Case
- Webinar - Fiduciary What? Learn More About Fiduciaries and How to Choose Them for Your Estate Planning.
- What are my Rights as a Stepparent Going Through a Divorce
- What is Estoppel in Pais?
- Penalty Clauses In Contracts- Beware
- The Limits of After-Acquired Property Provisions
- Collaborative Divorce: Why A Divorce Coach in the Process?
- Legal Separation vs. Divorce… What’s my Best Option?
- Webinar - True or False: You Can Be Sued for Rescinding a Gift?
- What is a De Facto LLC Manager?
- If My Co-Parent and I Have an Equal Residential Schedule, Will I Still Have to Pay Child Support?
- Webinar – Granting Security Interests in Real Estate Property
- No, Washington’s LLC Act is not modeled on the Uniform LLC Act. Part II
- Webinar – Who? What? When? Estate Planning Editions
- Where to File a Lawsuit: Forum Selection Clauses
- Unlicensed Contractors Beware!
- Caleb Tingstad and Workhorse HQ to Host Small-Business Talk
- Advising the Board: Lawful Distributions
- Condominium Insurance Policies
- Webinar - Who? What? When? - Estate Planning Edition
- Is Your Lien Invalid?
- The Trustee as Third Party to a Deed of Trust
- Why Should I Read My Preliminary Title Commitment or Title Report?
- Collaborative Divorce Participation Agreements
- When Is A Settlement Final?
- Webinar – Does Your Property Have an Easement? How to find out.
- Your New Place in 2023’s Gig Economy, And Its Effect on Your Divorce
- If I file for Divorce, Will My Spouse Pay My Attorney’s Fees?
- Advising the Board: Derivative vs. Direct Actions
- Fido and the Divorce
- How to Correct a Legal Description in your Deed or Deed of Trust
- Webinar - The Washington LLC Act is Not Modeled on the Revised Uniform LLC Act
- No, Washington’s LLC Act is not modelled on the Uniform LLC Act.
- I have a Protection Order in Place Against my Former Partner, Must I Still Participate in ADR?
- Excise Tax Threshold Increases 2023 – Washington State
- Coming to Beresford Booth in 2023: Collaborative Divorce!
- Washington State’s Pay Transparency Law
- The House Passes Respect for Marriage Act
- LLC Operating Agreements and Dispute Resolution Clauses
- Business Divorce Litigation: A Brief Overview
- Members Have No Interest in the Assets of the LLC
- Digital Assets under the Uniform Commercial Code
- Webinar – The Qualities You Should Look For in a Litigation Attorney
- Disposing of Nonprobate Assets by Will
- Webinar – End of Year Estate Planning: Are You Ready?
- When is a Nonprobate Asset Not a Nonprobate Asset? Part 3
- Real Estate Contracts – What Are They?
- Is there a remedy for those defending against frivolous litigation?
- Unconscionability of Construction Warranties
- Webinar – On Call Time in Wage/Hour Disputes
- Webinar – Claims Under Form 17 / Seller Disclosed Statement
- Webinar – Judicial Dissolution of LLCs and Receiverships: Be Careful What You Ask For Because You Just Might Get It!
- Webinar – What Employers Need to Know About the Washington Silence No More Act.
- The Best Qualities of Outside Litigation Counsel
- Stepparent Adoptions
- Does an LLC Need to Be A Party to its Operating Agreement? Maybe or Maybe Not
- Beresford Booth Welcomes New Lawyers Dexter N. Bradford and Caleb J. Tingstad
- Judicial Dissolution Is Not Easy: No, A Contrived Deadlock Will Not Get You There
- Introduction to Real Property Conveyance Deeds
- Can an LLC Be a Director in a Washington Corporation?
- Equitable Tolling Can Extend The Statute Of Limitations, But Be Careful
- Consumer Protection Lawsuit Filed -Focused Fraudsters
- Fundamental Right to Parent
- Recent Changes to Washington’s Domestic Violence Laws
- Webinar - Limiting Gift Tax--Gifting Fractional LLC Interests
- When is a Nonprobate Asset Not a Nonprobate Asset? Part 1
- Has The Statute Of Limitations Expired On My Claim? Consider The Discovery Rule
- Webinar - Coercive Control - A New Aspect of Domestic Violence Protection Orders
- What is the Statute of Frauds?
- Malicious Prosecution in Civil Cases
- Out of State Child Support Orders
- Webinar - Committed Intimate Relationships
- Webinar - Earnest Money Disputes and Related Purchase and Sale Issues
- Granting Access To Your Digital Assets – Priority Of Directions; Disclosure
- Washington LLCs and Indemnification
- Buyer Considerations Pertaining to Earnest Money Deposits
- Webinar – Indemnification Provision
- Power Imbalance in the Courtroom: Litigating Adhesion Contracts
- Webinar - Probate and Non-Probate Assets: What's the Difference?
- Due Process Rights to Parent Children – Perpetrators of Sexual Assault
- Language of Performance in Contracts
- Estate Planning Involving Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship Property
- Mortgage Priorities After Loan Modification: Contract Language Matters!
- Webinar - Comparing Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitration vs. Mediation
- Webinar - A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Services Provided by the Corporations Division of the Secretary of State's Office
- The Best Qualities of Outside Litigation Counsel
- What is an Integration Clause?
- Can I Represent a Non-Existent Entity? Pt. 2: Jesse v. Danforth
- Litigation Update: Personal Jurisdiction in Receivership Adjunct Action
- Aggressive and Efficient Litigation in Washington State
- What is Indemnification?
- Can I Represent a Non-Existent Entity?
- Webinar - Federal and Washington Estate Tax Returns
- Webinar - Default Judgments: How to Avoid Them and How to Respond
- Fraudsters Seek Your Clients
- New Washington State Civil Protection Orders Statute
- What Is Title Insurance, Anyway? Part 2- How A Title Policy Protects You (And Doesn’t)
- Reinstating an Administratively Dissolved Washington Entity
- Webinar - Dissolution of Corporations and LLCs
- Does Washington Really Prohibit Non-Compete Agreements? The Intersection of the Duty of Loyalty and Covenants Not to Compete
- Webinar - How to Calculate Child Support
- Adding Value to Your Business Through Diversification and Succession Planning
- Webinar - Health Care Directives and Mental Health Care Directives
- Demand Letters: What Are They and How Can They Help?
- Webinar - Taking Land and Losing Land: Adverse Possession and Related Doctrines
- What Is Title Insurance, Anyway? Part 1- What Goes Into A Title Policy
- Informal Family Law Trials – What Are They?
- The Importance of Purchasing Title Insurance
- Dissenters' Rights Pt. 3 – Fair Value
- Does a Permissive Easement Require a Document Titled a “Deed” in Washington?
- Webinar - The Direct v. Derivative Conundrum and Why it Matters
- The Direct v. Derivative Conundrum and Why it Matters
- LLCs are STILL NOT Corporations
- Webinar - Mediation in High Conflict Cases
- Trust and Estate Litigation: Forcing the Removal of a Personal Representative or Trustee
- Adverse Possession Against the Government in Washington State?
- Insurance Coverage in Litigation
- Open or Closed Adoption – What is the Difference?
- Notable New Amendments to the Washington LLC Act: Part Two
- Webinar - Estate Planning in Real Estate, Houses, Vacation Properties and Investment Properties
- Webinar - What To Expect From Your Snohomish County Superior Court Case
- Washington Supreme Court Rejects Effort to Recall Governor Inslee Based on COVID-19 Proclamations
- Webinar - Changes Made to the LLC Act
- Squeezing Blood From The Turnip: Collecting From Debtors Who Fraudulently Transfer Assets
- Dispute Resolution: Litigation vs. Arbitration vs. Mediation
- Notable New Amendments to the Washington LLC Act
- Webinar – Mediation in High Conflict Family Law Cases
- Webinar - Estate Planning for Your Pets
- Collection Options for Community Associations
- Webinar - Trust and Estate Litigation: An Overview of the TEDRA Process
- The Expanding Availability Of Attorneys Fees in Washington Civil Litigation: Consider Equitable Grounds and Bad Faith
- Webinar - An Overview of Cryptocurrency in Family Legal Actions
- Webinar - Representations and Warranties in Various Types of Deeds
- I’m Thinking of Getting Divorced – What Financial Documents Do I Need?
- Coercive Control added to Definition of Domestic Violence
- Webinar – Planning Considerations for Your Surviving Spouse
- Construction Contracts: Why a Handshake Is Not Enough
- Webinar - The Corporate Practice of Medicine
- Rules of Community Living
- Webinar - What You Need To Know When Selling a Family Home in a Divorce
- Protect Yourself While A Dispute Is Pending: Preliminary Injunctions And Temporary Restraining Orders
- Time to Update Your Washington Nonprofit Corporation?
- Webinar - How Do Estate and Gift Taxes Affect Me?
- Trust Establishment and Litigation
- Webinar - Summary Judgment - Can You Win Your Case Without Trial?
- Common Tax Questions in a Divorce
- Webinar - How Easements Affect Your Real Estate
- Are You Considering Seller Financing?
- 1031 Exchanges, DSTs, and Real Estate Pitfalls
- They Made Me Lose My Contract: Liability For Interference With Contractual Relations
- Webinar - Assisted Reproduction: Donor Agreements & Embryo Adoptions
- Beresford Booth Presents: Our New Business Legal Review and Diagnostic Service
- Webinar - Common Issues with Minor Inheritance
- Webinar - Civil Discovery Round-up
- Inaugural Case of the Year – Yakuel v. Gluck
- Adoption Tax Credit 2022
- Webinar - Triggering and Valuation Methods in Buy Sell Agreements
- Litigation on the Links: Problematic Golf Balls
- Buy-Sell Triggers and Valuation – Estate of Collins v. Tabs Motors
- What the Corporate Transparency Act Means for Your Business
- Webinar - Co Ownership of Real Estate in Washington State
- Changes to the Corporate Transparency Act & Your Obligation to Report Ownership
- Reserve Studies and Community Associations
- Due Diligence In Residential Real Estate Transactions
- Federal and Washington Estate Taxes for 2022
- Federal Annual Gift Tax Exclusion for 2022
- Webinar - Forced Sales of Real Estate: Partition vs CIR
- Default Judgments – What They Are And What To Do About Them
- Trade Secrets: An Introduction to Intellectual Property in Business
- Webinar - Distribution Issues In Estate Administration
- Revisiting Bishop of Victoria Corp. v. Corporate Business Park
- Webinar - Representations & Warranties in Business Purchase or Sale Transactions
- Webinar - Divorce 101: Frequently Asked Questions
- Webinar – Your Estate Questions – How Do My Debts Get Paid?
- Partition Actions: Addressing Disputes Between Tenants in Common
- Buying a House with Friends in Washington State
- Forfeiture of Interest in Action
- Webinar - You've Been Sued: Now What? Introducing the Litigation Process
- Does Your Property Have An Easement On It? How To Find Out
- Webinar - Noncompete Agreements in Employment & LLC Matters
- Capital Contributions and the Case of Brickstone Holdings, LLC
- You’ve Been Sued: Now What? The Litigation Process
- Webinar - When Parents Disagree About Medical Treatment & Vaccines
- Beware The Corporate Practice of Medicine
- Biden’s Vaccination Plan, And What Employers Should Expect
- Selling Investment Real Estate In Washington State? Consider A 1031 Exchange Into A DST (Delaware Statutory Trust)
- Remedies For Failure To Contribute Capital
- Webinar - Prejudgment Writ Consideration
- Webinar - Who is In Charge? (Dictated by Will, Trust, or Intestacy Laws)
- Webinar - Deadlock Resolution Techniques In LLCs & Closely Held Corporations
- Webinar - Answering Frequently Asked Questions About the Pre Adoption Homestudy Process
- Shotgun Buy-Sell Agreements – What Are They? Do I Need One?
- When The Insurer Won’t Settle A Third Party Claim, Consider A Covenant Judgment
- Due Diligence And Employment Issues In Transactional Matters: The Lessons Of Clarity Capital Corp. v. Ryan, Newman, & Salish Wealth Mgmt.
- Granting Access To Your Digital Assets – Priority Of Directions; Disclosure
- Making The Commitment To Review Your Preliminary Commitment
- Webinar - Intestate Distribution: What Happens if I Don't Have a Will or Trust?
- Can I Assign My Commercial Lease? (Part 2- Assignments By Operation Of Law)
- Webinar - Working During the Pandemic: Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines?
- Webinar – What Is A Protected Series LLC And Should I Form One?
- Landlord’s Premises Liability To Third Parties
- Will Contests: Who, When, Why, And How
- Two Common Problems With Contractor Liens In Washington State
- Granting Access To Your Digital Assets
- Webinar – What is Community Property?
- Community Living: Board Members Take Care To Exercise Your Duties
- Talking To Employees About Performance: Some Best Practices
- Webinar - Do I Need A Trust?
- Utilizing A Special Master In Family Law Cases
- ‘When’ And ‘Where’ Does One Become A Member Of An LLC?
- Webinar – Warranty Deeds: Traps for the Unwary!
- Webinar – The Ins and Outs of Confidentiality Agreements
- Guidance On Judicial Dissolution Of An LLC
- Webinar - When Do You Need A CPA In Divorce?
- How To Investigate A Judgment Debtor's Assets
- Webinar - Do I Need A Will?
- The Implied Covenant: A Delaware Perspective
- A Tale Of Two Tails: Lingering Claims Under Statutory Warranty Deeds Copy
- Webinar – I Won, I Have A Judgment! Now What?
- Beresford Booth Adds Seasoned Litigator J Patrick (JP.) Diener To Team
- Puget Sound Signs And Graphics – Client Profile For Beresford Booth
- What Is The Implied Contractual Duty Of Good Faith And Fair Dealing?
- Parenting Plan Modification: What, When, Why And How
- Should I Put My Primary Residence In An LLC?
- Webinar – Business Sales 101
- Webinar – Surrogacy Requirements In Washington State
- Fiduciary Duties And Your Washington LLC: You May Have Heard About Them But What Are They?
- Can I Assign My Commercial Lease? (Part 1- When Can The Landlord Refuse To Consent?)
- Webinar – Community Property And Related Estate Planning
- Low-Income Tenants To Receive A Right To Counsel In Washington State
- Webinar – The Homestead Exemption
- Professional LLC Or Professional Service Corporation – What Is The Difference?
- Webinar – The ABCs Of Written LLC Agreements
- A Family Business And Minority Shareholder Oppression: Real Carriage Door v. Rees
- Notice! Notice! Notice! Contractors – Provide Your Proper Notices!
- Beware Of Timelines For Mechanics’ Liens: Warranty Work Won’t Give You Extra Time
- Webinar – Refinancing The Mortgage On A Home In A Divorce
- Even Single Member LLCs Need Written LLC Agreements
- Beresford Booth Attorney Todd Cook Elected To Board Of Directors For Homage
- Webinar – Avoiding Guardianship: The Use Of Powers Of Attorney In Estate Planning
- Recovering Your Security Deposit – A Statute Of Limitations Decision For Washington’s RLTA
- Washington Grandparents’ Rights In 2021 – New Law, Very Different Rules
- Webinar – Adjusting Boundary Lines Through “Friendly” Quiet Title Lawsuits
- Prevention Of Abusive Litigation Between Intimate Partners
- Webinar – Recording Documents in Real Estate Records
- Webinar – Options for Private Adoptions in Washington
- Rental Housing License And Inspection Program – Coming Soon To A City Near You
- Private Condemnation: A Remedy For Landlocked Property And Access Problems
- Webinar – Introduction to Contractor Liens
- Be Careful When Transferring Real Property To Your LLC
- Webinar – The Probate Process: When Is It Required And When Is It Not?
- Beresford Booth Managing Partner Elected To Board Of Directors For Mountain Pacific Bank
- Hammond v. The Everett Clinic And Shareholder Agreements
- Live-In Romance And Cohabitation Agreements. Plan Now, Worry Never.
- Webinar – Business Succession Planning
- Transfer Restrictions in Shareholder Agreements
- Are Restricted Stock Units Considered Income For Child Support Purposes? (New Caselaw)
- Monuments Matter – Mutual Acquiescence And Recognition
- Webinar – Washington’s 2021 Minor Guardianship Law
- Fundamentals Of Business Succession Planning
- Webinar – The Probate Process
- Building Families Through Assisted Reproduction – Surrogacy
- An LLC Issued Me a K-1. What Am I?
- What Is The Difference Between A Prescriptive Easement And Adverse Possession?