What happens when an executor does not perform their necessary duties? The process involved with handling an estate requires that certain tasks be performed by an executor. When a person dies with a will, the estate will generally have to go through the probate process before the property can be distributed to beneficiaries. The testator (the deceased […]
A variance is when you are permitted to go against zoning laws and do certain activities. It is an exemption that is authorized one time only and doesn’t apply to everyone. The current zoning laws are still in force and you cannot get around them because you received a variance. For example, suppose that you […]
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 middle of buying or selling a home or business property, wading through a sizable and rapidly expanding mess of financial costs, and facing the question of whether you might need legal help, you may well be asking yourself, “What does a real estate attorney do?” Real estate litigation and transactions are […]
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 […]
