October 30th, 2025 – In this webinar, Attorney Eli K. Yim discusses "Understanding Preferential Purchase Rights, e.g. Rights of First Refusal/Offer"

Beresford Booth has served clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond for 80 years: since 1946! We continue to expand, learn and find new ways to meet the growing demands of our clients.

Whether you have been married for one year or thirty years, it is extremely important to update your estate plan following a divorce.

When dividing assets in a divorce or separation, life insurance policies play a crucial role that many couples overlook. Understanding the difference between whole life policies with cash value and term life policies used to secure support obligations can significantly impact the fairness of your settlement and protect your family's financial future.

Commercial landlords and tenants have dramatically different considerations from residential landlords and tenants.

A Washington Court of Appeals case reveals critical lessons about LLC membership rights and the dangers of delayed action.

In a recent Washington Supreme court case (known as "Sound Infinity"), our court approved the majority shareholders’ ouster of a minority shareholder notwithstanding the minority shareholder’s objections.

When families plan to have children through an Assisted Reproduction process such as Gestational Surrogacy or Genetic Surrogacy, families are formed with the assistance of physicians and fertility clinics all over the country and indeed, throughout the world.

Learning that a loved one has been diagnosed with "mild cognitive impairment" can be a scary moment for families...

Attorney Samantha Dammrose explores the complexities of child support obligations that extend beyond the age of majority, focusing on parental responsibilities for funding post-secondary education. This webinar examines the legal framework, factors courts consider, and practical implications for families navigating financial support during college and university years.

‘Crypto’ was once a niche concept but has now become commonplace. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, etc. are now used in everyday vernacular and are becoming more ordinary methods of payment.

Adverse possession is a legal doctrine under which a person can establish real estate ownership through consistent use (i.e. possession) of someone else's property.

The term "grey divorce" is in reference to couples ending long-term (18+ years) marriages after age 50. These types of divorces have surged...

Colloquially, this may refer to the inability to engage in proper sanitation habits, but legally, "unclean hands" refers to an equitable doctrine...

Under the doctrine of adverse possession, a person may acquire legal title to another's land if they use another's land for at least ten years in a manner...

Making sure that you leave your divorce with a fair and equitable division of assets is one of the most important things family law attorneys...

Back in April, I published a piece here regarding the status of Western Washington Real Estate inventory. It outlined the large jump in residential listings across King and Snohomish Counties in March of 2025, compared to March of 2024, reflecting a noticeable increase in the availability of real estate. This post serves as a brief follow up on that article.

A letter of intent marks a critical juncture in any M&A transaction, yet many sellers sign without fully grasping the binding provisions that can significantly diminish their negotiating leverage. Understanding which LOI terms are enforceable from the moment of signature—and what protective language to negotiate before signing—can mean the difference between closing at your business's true value or spending months in a defensive posture as the deal terms erode.

You discovered your former spouse/co-parent received a promotion or started a new job making significantly more income. Now you’re wondering, can they pay more in child support each month? The short answer: an increase in income alone doesn’t trigger a modification, but it can be a reason to take a closer look.

As professional developers and ambitious property owners seek ways to profit from real estate, they will often look at options to convert lots with a single home into real estate that allows for the sale of multiple homes or multi-family developments. In other words, they try to create “more bang for their buck”, so to speak.