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
“The Devil is in the Details: Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions” is a recent article written by Brett Sullivan and published in GPSolo, the magazine of the American
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
Effective July 14, 2015, Sullivan Stromberg, PLLC has changed its name to Lucent Law, PLLC. As Lucent Law, PLLC, we will continue to deliver the same comprehensive legal services in
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).