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Construction contract disputes can be time-consuming and frustrating. That’s why both parties should ensure that the necessary contingencies are addressed in the contract before entering into it and that there’s a meeting of the minds. However, even with these contingencies, disputes are not unheard of in construction contracts. When they do occur, the next best course of action is to…Read More

Slip and fall or trip and fall injuries commonly result in premises liability lawsuits. However, a premises liability lawsuit could result from any set of circumstances under which you sustain an injury due to an unreasonably dangerous condition on someone else’s property, so long as the owner of the property knew about or should have known about the dangerous condition…Read More

Often, the injuries are far more severe. Commercial vehicles tend to be larger and heavier than passenger cars. A collision between the two results in greater force being applied to the passenger vehicle and a greater change in velocity. Thus, resulting in greater injury. Who Can Be Held Liable In A Commercial Vehicle Accident? In most commercial vehicle accident cases,…Read More

If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, don’t sign anything and don’t agree to give a recorded statement. Be sure to document everything, including the other person’s name and insurance information. Also, if you have any sense you may have been injured seek medical attention immediately. If possible, capture a photo of the police report. The early stages of…Read More

Probate is a legal proceeding that deals with your personal and financial affairs after your death. What Factors Would Set The Stage For Probate To Occur? If you pass away without having done any estate planning and you own real property, then your assets will have to go through the probate process. The creation of wills and trusts, as well…Read More

The probate process is usually initiated after a family member of a deceased individual contacts our firm. If the deceased individual has a will then we will file it with the court and a personal representative will be appointed to handle the affairs of the estate. If the person had minor children or were creating a trust for minors or…Read More

At the time of closing, any issues regarding title should have already been identified and addressed. The actual closing process in Washington State occurs when the title has been fully cleared and the bank has confirmed that they are ready to fund. Signing appointments will be scheduled with the seller and the buyer. The key document that the seller has…Read More

Prior to selling property in Washington, it is important for the seller to feel comfortable completing the disclosure form and being aware of the condition of both the property and title. Many agents will recommend that an inspection be done before listing the property so the seller can address any matters that are identified and can support the completed disclosure…Read More

Generally, a seller pays a premium to buy a title insurance policy at closing for the benefit of the buyer. There are usually two title insurance policies issued: one in favor of the buyer and one in favor of the lender. The buyer pays the premium on the lender’s policy. The two policies are issued simultaneously at closing. The lender’s…Read More

It is up to the buyer to decide how involved they want me to be in their transaction. I might review a contract before they sign it, clarify information on the disclosure forms, and address their various concerns concerning title to the property or the loan documents. Most commonly, I deal with issues involving the title to the property. The…Read More