Starting a small business is the American dream, with 17 million new businesses formed in 2022. For many entrepreneurs and business owners, a limited liability company (LLC) stands out as an attractive choice due to its flexibility in taxation, governance, and the protection it offers against personal liability. While these benefits make LLCs a popular […]
Seattle real estate attorneys, real estate brokers, and escrow companies deal with the “lis pendens” from time to time, and many people are not sure what it means. The Latin definition is simply: notice of a pending lawsuit. The Revised Code of Washington defines “lis pendens” as an “instrument having the effect of clouding the […]
How to file probate in Washington State is an issue families deal with every day. The probate process can be very complex. An estate can have added complexity when: the value of assets is high, when the number and amount of debts carried by the estate are high, when many heirs are involved, or when […]
On January 25, 2024, the Washington State Supreme Court decided King County v. Abernathy, an important case concerning state constitutional law with respect to shorelands. Article XVII of the state constitution provides for state ownership of the beds and shorelands of the state’s navigable waters at the time the state constitution was enacted in the […]
By Laura Brindley Q. I was hired as a subcontractor to provide labor for a construction project, but the general contractor did not pay me after I finished the work. How can I get paid for my work? A. If an individual or company contracted with a general contractor to provide services to a construction […]
Why should you consider avoiding probate in Washington state? Probate can be a time-consuming and costly legal process where the court oversees the distribution of a deceased person’s assets. When someone passes away, their estate, including property and finances, may go into probate if not properly planned. This process can often lead to delays in […]
If you’re in the process of buying or selling property, you may well be wondering: How much does a real estate lawyer cost in Washington state? The cost of working with a real estate attorney varies on the basis of several factors. Depending on the situation, you may be charged a flat fee, an hourly […]
The real estate market is on fire, and banks are writing more mortgages than ever. For some, however, bank-led financing is not an option, due to an inability to qualify for a mortgage. Fortunately, transactions with banks are not the only way that property deals happen. Seller take-back financing is also used. But what is […]
Times have gotten tougher for millions of Americans in recent years due to rising prices and an ailing job market. Sadly, economic depression is always accompanied by increasing foreclosure rates. Foreclosure is the process by which a lender can repossess your home if you fall too far behind on your mortgage payments. If you’re in […]
If someone close to you is terminally ill or has recently passed away, or if you’re trying to make arrangements regarding your own affairs after you die, you may be trying to grasp the significance of the process known as “probate.” Probate governs the distribution of a deceased person’s assets in many situations; the role […]
