Washington law requires a person selling real estate to fill out what is commonly called the “Seller Disclosure Statement” and provide that statement to the buyer. The form requires the seller to answer questions on various topics such as defects in water sources and systems, sewer or septic systems, structural issues, electrical and heating systems,…

The Washington Real Estate Excise Tax (“REET”) is imposed on the transfer of an interest in real property (fee, easement, extraction rights, etc.) for value or “consideration”.

The Washington Court of Appeals recently held that timber companies cannot be held strictly liable for their timber harvest activities.

A trust is a separate legal entity for holding and investing property. One or more persons holds property, usually real estate or investments, for the benefit of another or several other people.

An LLC is a type of business entity that can shield the owners of the business from liabilities incurred by the business.

A review of the top six ways claims can be barred and often are barred during Estate or Trust Administration.

It is not unusual for business partners to have disagreements, sometimes the issues are unable to be resolved

Washington provides immunity from liability for unintentional injuries to landowners, public or private, who allow members of the public to use the land for purposes of outdoor recreation without charging a fee of any kind for the use.

Attorney Michael T. Kleps has joined Carmichael Clark, P.S. Michael’s practice focuses in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Elder Law.

In Washington, with limited exceptions, members of the public have a right according to state statute to the protection of trade secrets, other confidential research, development, or commercial information concerning products or business methods.