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Washington’s New I-9 Audit Notice Law: What Employers Must Do Before October 1

Starting October 1, 2026, Washington employers just got a new set of legal obligations of notice and reporting under tight deadlines related to immigrant-employees.

September 3, 2026 | By: Dubs Herschlip   Starting October 1, 2026, Washington employers just got a new set of legal obligations of notice and reporting under tight deadlines related to immigrant-employees.  Employers who ignore these deadline are allowing additional legal exposure on top of whatever a federal I-9 audit may already have turned up.… Continue reading Washington’s New I-9 Audit Notice Law: What Employers Must Do Before October 1

What Is TEDRA? What Every Agent Selling an Inherited Property Needs to Know Before It Blows Up Your Closing

The seller inherited the property, and somewhere in the chain of title sits a disagreement. TEDRA, the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act, governs...

August 31, 2026 | By: Dubs Herschlip   You have a listing where the seller inherited the property, and somewhere in the chain of title sits a disagreement among heirs, a trustee, or a personal representative — and that disagreement is governed by TEDRA, the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act, codified at chapter 11.96A… Continue reading What Is TEDRA? What Every Agent Selling an Inherited Property Needs to Know Before It Blows Up Your Closing

WA BUSINESS ALERT: Governor Bob Ferguson’s 8/10/2026 Emergency Proclamation

August 19, 2026 | By: Dubs Herschlip   Can Washington Businesses Get Tax and Regulatory Relief Under Governor Ferguson’s Wildfire Emergency Proclamation? Governor Bob Ferguson signed an emergency proclamation on August 10, 2026, suspending a stack of Washington state laws to deliver immediate relief to businesses, employers, and health care providers hit by this year’s… Continue reading WA BUSINESS ALERT: Governor Bob Ferguson’s 8/10/2026 Emergency Proclamation

Washington Wildfires: What Homeowners Need to Know About Fire Insurance Claims

2026 brought some of the most destructive wildfires in Washington history.  This post walks through the insurance issues that will matter most.

August 12, 2026 | By: Dubs Herschlip   2026 brought some of the most destructive wildfires in Washington history.  If you were affected, this post walks through the insurance issues that will matter most.   Know What You’re Actually Insured For Standard homeowners, condominium and renters policies cover damage and loss from fire, smoke, heat,… Continue reading Washington Wildfires: What Homeowners Need to Know About Fire Insurance Claims

Class Action Defense Strategies for Washington Employers: Navigating CR 23’s Certification Requirements

Class action litigation presents significant challenges for employers operating in Washington State. Laws covering wage-and-hour compliance,

February 18, 2026 | By: Dubs Herschlip   Class action litigation presents significant challenges for employers operating in Washington State. Driven by strict state laws covering wage-and-hour compliance, pay transparency, and restrictive employment covenants, employers face an increasingly complex legal landscape. Plaintiffs’ firms are leveraging advanced technologies to target employers for violations across multiple areas… Continue reading Class Action Defense Strategies for Washington Employers: Navigating CR 23’s Certification Requirements

It’s Never Too Early to Start Estate Planning

It's Never Too Early to Start Estate Planning

October 31, 2025 | By: Dubs Herschlip   When many people hear the phrase estate planning, they think of retirees or the very wealthy. In reality, estate planning is about ensuring that your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected, regardless of age or net worth. In Washington State, where community property rules,… Continue reading It’s Never Too Early to Start Estate Planning

Why Insurance Companies Deny Valid Claims in Washington

Why Insurance Companies Deny Valid Claims in Washington

October 22, 2025 | By: Alex Rowan and Dubs Herschlip   Imagine that your entire life’s possessions were placed in a storage company, and then one day, when you went to visit, there was nothing there. Imagine then that you turn to the insurance company you’ve dutifully been paying premiums to for years, and they… Continue reading Why Insurance Companies Deny Valid Claims in Washington

The Probate Race to the Courthouse in Washington State

The Probate Race to the Courthouse in Washington State

September 9, 2025 | By: Dubs Herschlip    Based on my 25 years of experience, when someone dies in Washington State, the one who controls the estate is the one who wins the race to the courthouse. The “first to file” typically gains significant advantages in controlling estate administration, including decision-making authority over assets and… Continue reading The Probate Race to the Courthouse in Washington State

What Happens to My Finances When I Die in Washington State?

What Happens to My Finances When I Die in Washington State?

August 25, 2025 | By: Dubs Herschlip    Your financial assets that you own in Washington State may constitute the majority of your assets are often referred to as non-probate assets and may transfer according to your beneficiary designations with the financial institution outside of probate. Your financial assets may not need to go through… Continue reading What Happens to My Finances When I Die in Washington State?

Can I Write an Ethical Will in Washington?

Can I Write an Ethical Will in Washington?

August 20, 2025 | By: Dubs Herschlip    An ethical will, also known as a legacy letter or spiritual will, is a customized document separate from a legal will that allows you to pass on your personal values, beliefs, and life lessons to your loved ones. Unlike a legal will, which primarily focuses on the… Continue reading Can I Write an Ethical Will in Washington?

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