Read the latest legal articles written by the attorneys of Lucent Law in the topics of Business Law, Real Estate, HOAs & Condos, Trusts & Estates, and Probate.
Shared driveway easements are a common arrangement in residential neighborhoods, but they can sometimes cause confusion and misunderstandings. In this post, we’ll explain the top five things you need to
If you’re a property owner, you may have heard the term “utility easement” before. But what does it mean, and how does it affect you? In this post, we’ll explain
Easements are a key concept in real estate law, but they are often misunderstood. In this post, we’ll explain what an easement is and how it can affect property owners.
I previously discussed the Idaho Supreme Court’s Adams v. Kimberley One Townhouse decision in two different blog posts (https://lucentlaw.com/ccr-amendment-idaho-supreme-court-favors-hoa-over-homeowner/ and https://lucentlaw.com/hoa-rental-restrictions-are-they-valid/). In short, the Adams decision concluded that HOA covenants
Lucent Law’s real estate lawyers have helped hundreds of home sellers and buyers throughout Washington state buy and sell homes, condos, and land. For sellers, the “For Sale By Owner” process
This recent article in the Wall Street Journal discusses a nationwide trend of home buyers waving the right to conduct an inspection. Here at Lucent Law we know this trend
If you own real property and are considering adding a person (or people or companies) on to your property’s title, you need to make sure that you use the right
The market is hot for home sales right now, which has a lot of sellers thinking about selling without a real estate broker to save on commissions. If you are
Hi, I’m Spencer Stromberg. I’m one of the attorneys here at Lucent law. I recently had a phone conversation with a potential client. Unfortunately, I was not able to help
As we all know, there is a presidential election right around the corner. Whenever an election is near, the same question always comes up: can a homeowners association (“HOA”) prohibit
The coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes, have changed many aspects of our lives in recent weeks months. One example are the steps taken by many state and local
There’s no doubt that the coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes, have impacted most areas of life in a very short time. However, issues still come up and certain
A recent New York Times article highlights the problems that can occur when a person (whether famous or not-so-famous) dies without a properly completed estate plan. Even Famous People Fail
This article discusses changes to Washington state’s real estate excise tax which took effect on January 1, 2020. Introduction Prior Law (Prior to January 1, 2020) Washington charges excise tax
This article is written for real estate developers, builders, lawyers, land planners, real estate brokers and other real estate professionals who want to know more about changes in Washington’s owner
Note: This is the first of a series of articles for new business startups and owners. First Question to Ask If you want to a new business, or buy an
Washington state has introduced significant new changes to the filing of limited liability companies and corporations. Starting November 13, 2017, the Washington Secretary of State adopted a new online filing
Many markets are experiencing limited home supply with increasing buyer demand. These factors lead to higher prices for homes and the potential for multiple offers to be made on a
Washington residential landlords may no longer enforce policies that ban all prospective tenants with criminal histories. The Washington State Attorney General’s office has recently sanctioned five property management companies for
2017 is underway, and that means it’s a good time for a reminder for all of our readers who own or manage businesses located in the City of Spokane. The
A recent article in Salon.com highlighted the issues that can arise when a loved one suffers a serious medical problem and is unable to cancel service accounts that are no longer
Looking back on 2016, it seems like there were a lot of untimely celebrity deaths. Two of them stand out as showing that the need for a will does not vary
Questions about community property often arise during the estate planning process. In order for lawyers to help you meet your estate planning goals, we need to understand what type of community
Someone recently asked me to write a blog article answering the question, “How can I get rid of a difficult member in my LLC?” This article will answer that question,
At Lucent Law, we are frequently contacted by people who ask us to prepare a deed for them. Sometimes they are giving property to their adult child, other times they
As more people transact more business online each year, concerns are growing around how digital assets are managed after death. Here are some answers to three common questions about digital
There are at least five reasons your LLC needs an operating agreement. Actually, there are more than 5 reasons to have an operating agreement in place, but the top 5
If you are thinking about buying or selling real estate with seller financing, here are five things you should know before you jump in: 1. Check out the other party This
For many people wanting to buy or sell a home, working with a Realtor is the way to go. With access to the Multiple Listing Service and other industry contacts, information
Lawyers, doctors, and other advisors uniformly recommend that their clients have a “Durable Power of Attorney,” either for healthcare or financial matters or both. Lucent Law offers both through its
If you can answer “yes” to any of the following questions, then you should strongly consider forming a limited liability company (“LLC”) or corporation for your business or real estate
The intersection of the rights of limited liability company members and bankruptcy laws was recently addressed by the Washington Supreme Court, when the Court addressed the status of an LLC member’s membership
A recent Washington Division III Court of Appeals decision serves as a warning to commercial landlords to be careful when drafting and exercising lease default clauses: regardless of the terms of the
Estate planning can take many forms: from the simplest of wills and powers of attorney, to the most complex networks of wills, trusts, business entities, and foundations. Getting a plan
There are five important agreements every business needs to have in place. Without these five important agreements, business owners face serious risks in operating the business and may expose his or her business
Idaho’s law has changed significantly since this blog post was first published. Please see [Idaho Legislature Acts on Rental Restrictions] for more information. An ever-increasing percentage of us live in
In a case that supports the enforcement of a shareholder noncompete agreement, the Washington Court of Appeals, Division I, found that a veterinarian who signed various employment agreements that contained covenants
Idaho’s law has changed significantly since this blog post was first published. Please see [Idaho Legislature Acts on Rental Restrictions] for more information. In June 2015, the Idaho Supreme Court
Trusts which will own real estate are typically formed as part of an estate plan or in connection with asset protection planning. The primary purpose of placing real estate into
Should a single-member LLC choose a Subchapter S election? This article describes a key reason why single-member LLCs should make a Subchapter S election. Tax Classification of LLCs Newly formed
If you can answer “yes” to any of the following questions, then you should strongly consider forming a limited liability company (“LLC”) or corporation for your business or real estate
Seems like a simple question, right? Not necessarily. The answer depends on a few factors. 1) It is possible that adding the word “The” in front of your business name
The flowchart below illustrates the consequences for dying without an enforceable Will in Washington state. In short, without a Will, Washington law will determine what happens to your assets, which may
A lot of people assume that “estate planning” is only for the wealthy—if you aren’t a multi-millionaire, there is no reason to have an estate plan. For a variety of
One of the major reasons that prospective condominium purchasers hesitate to buy is doubt about the finances of the home owners association (“HOA”). This is understandable. After all, if the
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The experienced business law team of Lucent Law, PLLC will form your new single owner Washington limited liability company by preparing and filing a Certificate of Formation and the required Initial Annual Report. This package also features:
This LLC Formation Package is designed for one owner (either a single person or entity or a married person whose spouse will not be an identified member).