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Lasher Celebrates 31 Lawyers Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® in the 2025 Edition
Thirty-one Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson attorneys have been named to the Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2025 Edition): Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC congratulates the following
Importance of Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning
Beneficiary designations are an essential component of every estate plan; however, these designations are often overlooked. As a bit of background, there is a distinction between probate assets and non-probate assets. Probate assets are distributed according to your will during a probate administration whereas non-probate assets are distributed outside of the probate process and are,
Dating Apps and Divorce
Dating apps are the most popular place to find people to date.[1] As a divorce attorney, I hear many anecdotes from clients or former clients who met their new partner on a dating app. However, there are a few considerations people getting divorced should keep in mind when deciding whether to get on the apps:
Avoid the Estate Planning Exemption Cliff: Plan to Take Advantage of the Current Exemption Before it Expires
In an effort to provide Americans with various forms of tax relief, in 2017 Congress enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Act”). This act provided tax reductions in many different categories, but one of the most significant was that it nearly doubled the Estate Tax and Lifetime Gifts Exemption (“Exemption”). However, these tax
Lasher Celebrates 30 Lawyers Recognized by Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson attorneys have been named to the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists as Top Lawyers in Washington. The annually published Super Lawyers list, based on peer recognition, recognizes the top five percent of attorneys statewide for their professional achievements. In addition, three of our female partners, Hillary Collyer,
2024 Chambers High Net Worth Guide Recognizes Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson Attorneys for Excellence in Family/Matrimonial and Private Wealth Law
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson is pleased to announce that four of our attorneys were included in the 2024 Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide: Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth Linda Kelley Ebberson (Band 1) Lisa Ann Sharpe (Band 1) Jamie Polito Johnston (Band 2) Private Wealth Law George Holzapfel (Band 3) In addition, the firm
Durable Power of Attorney – One of Your Most Important Estate Planning Documents
We all make important decisions and engage in regular financial transactions without giving a second thought about our capacity to do so. But what if you suddenly lost the ability? What would happen? While most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about it, unexpected things can and do occur. For instance, you
Changes to Commercial Guarantees in Seattle
Landlords that lease commercial property in Seattle need to be aware of major changes to the Municipal Code. Seattle recently enacted Ordinance 126982, which introduces significant regulations for commercial property lessors within the City. Here’s what you need to know: The ordinance went into effect on January 29, 2024, and has been codified into Seattle
Mediation in Divorce: What to Expect
Many people going through divorce wish they could “just mediate” their case. The good news is that several counties in Washington state, including King and Snohomish County, require that spouses engage in “alternative dispute resolution” (“ADR”) at least 30 days prior to the trial date. ADR is the formal process of resolving disputes without going
Modifying a Parenting Plan in Washington: A 30,000-Foot View
You have a child with another person—either an ex-partner, ex-spouse, or someone with whom you never actually had a romantic relationship. You’ve gone through the court system and agreed upon or litigated a final parenting plan and child support order. You’ve been trying to coparent under the terms of the parenting plan for some time;