On March 9, the Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 (ESHB 1155), which was signed into law on March 23 by Gov. Bob Ferguson and will take effect June 30, 2027. The new law will ban virtually…
Read MoreMontgomery Purdue attorney Ryan Montgomery recently co-authored two letters to the state legislature in support of confirming Washington state taxpayers will receive the benefit of inflationary adjustments to the exemption from the Washington state estate tax (linked here and here).…
Read MoreThe Washington State Department of Revenue recently announced the 2026 update for the state estate tax exemption. The 2026 state estate tax exemption was adjusted for inflation and increased to $3,076,000 starting January 1, 2026, up from $3,000,000. The prior…
Read MoreBeginning January 1, 2027, Washington will implement new reimbursement requirements for state-purchased health care under SB 5083. The law establishes payment caps and floors for services delivered to enrollees in the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits…
Read MoreThe IRS recently issued Revenue Procedure 2025-32 announcing the 2026 updates for various tax provisions, including the federal estate and gift tax exemption and the gift tax annual exclusion. The 2026 federal estate and gift tax exemption will increase to…
Read MoreMany of us living in the Pacific Northwest are familiar with both the beauty and the unique considerations that come with being surrounded by large trees. As we approach Fall, piles of falling leaves and the threat of windstorms loom.…
Read MoreThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces more flexibility for 529 accounts. For costs associated with grades K-12, funds in a 529 account can now be used for educational expenses…
Read MoreWashington enacted a sweeping new rent control law, Engrossed House Bill 1217 (EHB 1217), which took effect immediately on May 7, 2025. The law changes how and when landlords can increase rent, imposes new notice requirements, and creates enforcement mechanisms…
Read MoreMontgomery Purdue is excited to announce that eleven attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers as top attorneys in Washington for 2025! This includes selections to both the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers is a rating service…
Read MoreEffective July 27, 2025, Washington’s SB 5480 prohibits the reporting of medical debt to credit bureaus. Health care providers should be aware of how this new law may affect their collection practices. What Does the Law Do? SB 5480 has…
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