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Creating a ‘Bridge’ Estate Plan – Why Spouses should Update their Estate Plan During a Divorce or Separation
February 11, 2020
Eric C. Reutter
While many people consider updating their estate planning documents following a divorce, it is best to update these documents when planning for a divorce or separation process, or risk potentially ...
Read moreCongratulations to Smeraldo Restaurant!
December 31, 2019
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson
In 1984, Carmine Smeraldo opened Il Terrazzo Carmine becoming a staple of Pioneer Square in Seattle. After his sudden passing in 2012, no one was sure what would happen to ...
Read moreThink Twice Before Reimbursing Your Employees
December 4, 2019
Konrad Miernowski
Under the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), as of January 1, 2018, employees are no longer able to deduct unreimbursed employee business expenses on their individual tax returns ...
Read moreThe Keys to Blended Family Estate Planning
October 9, 2019
Eric C. Reutter
More and more often, families define themselves as “a blended family” when one or both of the parents have children from a prior marriage. This creates unique issues in the ...
Read moreThe Disappearing Non-Competition Clause
August 2, 2019
Shannon L. Trivett
There are big changes on the horizon for non-competition agreements in Washington State. On May 8, 2019, Governor Inslee signed House Bill (“HB”) 1450 a new statewide law restricting the ...
Read moreWhy You Should Review Your Estate Planning Documents Every 3-5 Years
May 28, 2019
Eric C. Reutter
Upon finishing the estate planning process, clients often ask the understandable question, “how often should I update my estate planning documents?” Best practice is to review and/or update your estate planning ...
Read moreOpportunity is Knocking
April 3, 2019
Konrad Miernowski
Many of us may already be aware that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has significantly cut corporate tax rates, slightly cut individual tax rates, provided a jump in ...
Read moreHome Sweet Homestead
January 10, 2019
Paul Spadafora
To most people, home ownership means more than just shelter and security. Home ownership is a major achievement on your path to self-sufficiency, and a place where some of the ...
Read moreThe Americans with Disabilities Act and the Interactive Process
January 7, 2019
Shannon L. Trivett
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship for the employer. Such ...
Read more‘Tis the Season: A Gifting Opportunity
November 26, 2018
Jill Fairchild
If you are in the holiday spirit this season, you may wish to make gifts using the 2018 annual federal gift tax exclusion amount. To qualify for the annual federal ...
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Publications
4 Reasons to Bring Your Financial Expert to Mediation
May 2, 2019
Lisa Sharpe
Bringing your financial expert to mediation increases the likelihood that the parties, attorneys, and the mediator have a clear understanding of the financial aspects of your case – which is ...
Read moreThe Nonclaim Statute: Fundamentals and Lessons
August 28, 2018
Jill Fairchild
Notifying potential creditors, presenting claims, and rejecting or allowing creditors’ claims in an estate subject to probate may seem like second nature to some attorneys, but a surprising number of ...
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Press Releases
Eric Reutter Presenting at Comprehensive “Estate Planning and Administration Seminar: The Complete Guide”
November 26, 2019
Eric C. Reutter
Eric will use his expertise to help walk attendees through the complexities of “Trusts in Estate Administration” and “Estate Administration Tax Procedures, Returns, and Updates.” At the Washington State Convention ...
Read moreLHSE Ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News and World Report
November 25, 2019
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson
We are pleased to announce recognition by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” with rankings in 6 practice areas. Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law: The LHSE ...
Read moreAttorneys Honored as 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
June 12, 2019
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson
LHS&E is pleased to announce that 18 of our attorneys have been named to the Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Star Lists. No more than 5% of the lawyers in ...
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