It's important to do due diligence before buying a Washington business. Taking time to analyze the possible pros and cons of acquiring a company may help you avoid buying a firm that is subject to multiple lawsuits, has significant debt or won't add value to your...
When a high-asset divorce occurs in Washington, many complex issues come into play. One of those issues may be the fate of the business or businesses created during the marriage. In a high-asset divorce, the stakes are high and emotions run hot, so it's good to be...
Some divorces can become quite complex, as some Washington couples discover as they go through the process. Usually, the wealthier the couple, the larger the variety of assets they hold, including executive compensation. Becoming familiar with the different assets,...
As a Washington homeowner, you probably have trees on your land, and your neighbors likely have trees as well. While trees are often an enhancement to property, they can also lead to disputes between neighbors for a variety of reasons. Issues arising between neighbors...
The property market in Washington state can be cutthroat, with competition stiffer than the average. As such, some sellers resort to making false or misleading statements to attract buyers. This is known as real estate misrepresentation, which can cause serious...
Climate change affects where you buy a house, the type you buy and the payments you make every month. While you want the most affordable rates on homeowner's insurance, insurance providers can no longer guarantee good, stable rates. There are numerous ways that the...
Owning a business in Washington state involves navigating complex legal decisions every day. No matter how well you run your company, you may deal with business lawsuits. Business torts In business law, a tort refers to a civil action against those intending to cause...
How your retirement accounts are divided in your divorce depends on which state you're living in, as it will be a matter of equitable distribution or community property. Washington is a community property state, so all debts and assets accrued by both parties...
Many Washington business owners design their company's legal structure to prevent being them being held personally responsible for its debts. However, some companies may have characteristics that places responsibility for business debts onto the company owners....
Divorce is never easy in Washington or anywhere else. One complicating aspect of ending a marriage is dividing assets, which may include valuable pieces of art. There are a few things you should know about divorce and your art collection. Marital versus separate...
