Beresford Booth Lawyers Resources

Articles & Publications:

• 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?

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