Many people believe that once they sign a revocable living trust, their estate plan is complete. Unfortunately, that is only half the battle. A revocable living trust is simply a legal container. Signing the trust agreement creates the container, but
If your homeowners association or condominium community has not reviewed its governing documents in years, now is the time to start. The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (“WUCIOA”), Chapter 64.90 RCW, is changing the way community associations operate throughout
In December of 2025, Western Washington experienced severe flooding that displaced tenants, and unlike in Oregon, California or Texas, Washington previously only required flood risk disclosures in home sales. Displaced tenants may have been previously unaware that their rental was in a flood-prone area, and the
The term “pocket listing” has become almost taboo in the real estate industry in recent years, as regulators, MLS organizations, and consumer advocates have increasingly emphasized transparency and equal access to listings. These exclusive listings have long operated in the fringes that allowed Sellers to maintain privacy and
Overview of ESSB 6200 and Its 2026 Impact ESSB 6200, as signed by Governor Ferguson on March 24, 2026, has become effective as of June 11, 2026. The law amends both: RCW 59.20.070 (Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act, Prohibited Acts by Landlord “MHLTA”) RCW
We are proud to congratulate our attorneys selected as 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys nationwide through a multiphase selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and evaluation of professional achievement. Only the
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Webinar Replay: Updates in the World of Rentals & Sales of Real Property by Robert Maxwell and Phil Neale
