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October 26th, 2026
Colin R. Morrow

Which Documents to Share—and the Reasons Why After signing your estate planning documents, storing the originals in a secure location, and letting your trusted people know where to find those original documents if something happens, it is then important to consider who, if anyone, should be given copies of those documents. Thoughtfully sharing copies with…

October 5th, 2026
Christopher Carr

A very common question people ask when considering a lawsuit is: “If I win, does the other side have to pay my attorney’s fees?” In Washington, the answer is often no. As a general rule, each party must pay its own attorney, regardless of who wins the lawsuit. However, there are a number of exceptions…

September 1st, 2026
Bryan L. Page

For years, Washington lenders have relied on the Deed of Trust Act’s efficient nonjudicial foreclosure process to enforce real estate collateral. The Washington Supreme Court’s recent decision in Vargas v. RRA CP Opportunity Trust 1 is a reminder that not every loan qualifies for that remedy. In Vargas, the Court considered whether a home equity…

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