Can a Living Trust Help Avoid Probate in Washington?

Thinking about what will happen to your family after you die is unpleasant. For that reason, many people don’t take the time to evaluate th...

Is Probate Necessary in Washington State?

A common term that you might hear after someone passes away is “probate”. Probate is the process of administering an estate by collecting a...

How Contractor’s Registration affects Construction Liens on Real Property Development

Construction liens are an important part of Seattle real estate law and other high-growth areas of Western Washington. The lien, also calle...

Surplus Funds from Deeds of Trust Foreclosures

In a highly-charged real estate market, people losing their homes to deeds of trust foreclosure may be surprised to learn they are entit...