Facing foreclosure can be overwhelming and there's a lot of misinformation about how to stop your foreclosure. If you're facing foreclosure in Washington State, today's video will go over what bankruptcy options are available to you to stop the foreclosure and save...
Real Estate
Do You Need An Attorney To Create A LLC?
Many of our clients are looking to form a LLC; whether it's for a new business venture, holding real estate, or co-owning assets with other members. One of the first questions we get many times is "Do I need any attorney to do this?" The short answer is no, you do not...
What is a Quit Claim Deed?
What is a Quit Claim Deed? A quit claim deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of real property from one person to another, but without any warranties or guarantees. In Washington State, there are certain requirements for quit claim deeds; it must be in...
How A Transfer On Death Deed Works
A transfer on death deed is a special deed that allows an owner of Washington State real estate to create a property transfer that will occur on the death of the owner. The beneficiary named in the transfer on death deed automatically becomes the legal...
For Sale By Owner Transactions
Even though you are selling your home without a real estate agent, the assistance of a real estate professional is still needed at various steps in the home selling process. A real estate attorney can serve many purposes in the housing transaction. When you hire an...
What Is A Homestead?
If you are considering filing bankruptcy, you may be worried about losing your home. In a bankruptcy, many assets are exempt to protect against losing it in bankruptcy. One of the exemptions is a homestead exemption. A homestead exemption protects homeowners and the...
What Is A Quit Claim Deed?
You may of heard of a Quit Claim Deed but wanted to know what exactly it is. A Quit Claim Deed is a legal instrument used to transfer real estate. A Quit Claim Deed is used by the owner of the real estate to quickly transfer ownership of the property to another person...
Real Estate Excise Tax Increase for 2020
If you are considering selling your house or have interest in buying a house, you will need to know about the excise tax increase beginning January 1, 2020. The Washington Legislature has proposed to increase the excise tax in efforts to raise revenue and make...
Looking to Sell Your Home Yourself? Our Office Can Help You!
Planning to sell your home "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO)? Perhaps you already have a buyer and do not need to market your home, so will not be using the marketing services of a real estate agent. You will still need to have an attorney prepare and review the purchase and...