Skip to content

Blog

28Mar 2022

Author Alan & Ryan Montgomery

The Joint and Survivor Grantor Trust and the S Election

  • Mar 28, 2022
  • Alan & Ryan Montgomery
  • Business Law, Estate Planning, Washington State Law
  • Add a comment

Following the death of the first spouse, a joint and survivor grantor trust remains an eligible S corporation shareholder for which no electing small business trust or qualified subchapter S trust election is required until after the death of the surviving spouse.

Read More

4Mar 2022

Author Sara Campbell

New Law Prohibits Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims

  • Mar 4, 2022
  • Sara Campbell
  • Announcements, Employment Law
  • Add a comment

A new law signed by President Joe Biden prevents forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment claims.

Read More

1Mar 2022

Author Drew Chisholm

An Unregistered Contractor Can’t Commence a Lawsuit to Recover for Unpaid Work

  • Mar 1, 2022
  • Drew Chisholm
  • Construction Law, Washington State Law
  • Add a comment

Most contractors are aware the State of Washington requires a contractor to be licensed/registered.  Additionally, some are aware RCW 18.27.080 prohibits an unlicensed contractor from bringing a lawsuit against an owner to recover a contract balance.  Recently, in Dobson v.…

Read More

18Jan 2022

Author Stephanie Gero Dahlstrom

Washington Has a New Nonprofit Corporation Act – Are You Prepared?

  • Jan 18, 2022
  • Stephanie Gero Dahlstrom
  • Washington State Law
  • Add a comment

After over fifty years without comprehensive revision, Washington has a new Nonprofit Corporation Act. Last year, the Washington Legislature adopted, and Governor Jay Inslee signed into law, a new Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (“New Act”) replacing the old chapter of…

Read More

22Dec 2021

Author Allison Int-Hout

2022 IRS Increases to Federal Transfer Tax Exemption and Annual Exclusion for Gifts

  • Dec 22, 2021
  • Allison Int-Hout
  • Estate Planning
  • Add a comment

In recently issued Revenue Procedure 2021-45, the IRS announced calendar year 2022 increases to the federal estate and gift tax exemption, and to the gift tax annual exclusion.  The 2022 federal estate and gift tax exemption has been increased to…

Read More

20Dec 2021

Author Matthew Hart

Washington to Allow Electronic Wills Beginning January 1, 2022

  • Dec 20, 2021
  • Matthew Hart
  • Estate Planning
  • Add a comment

Earlier this year, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5132.  Among various other changes to Washington trust and estate law, the Bill adopts the Uniform Electronic Wills Act (the “Act”), which allows Washingtonians to create valid digital Wills…

Read More

20Oct 2021

Author Paige Severson

The Washington Cares Act: How Will It Work For Me?

  • Oct 20, 2021
  • Paige Severson
  • Employment Law, Labor Law, Washington State Law
  • Add a comment

A recent article by Beth Taylor on SuperLawyers.com was written with input from one of our experienced labor and employment attorneys, Tammy Roe. The article discusses our state's new Washington Cares Act and "offers a primer on the state’s new…

Read More

3Sep 2021

Author Sara Campbell

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Implementation Guidance for Physician Practices

  • Sep 3, 2021
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law, Health Care Law, Labor Law
  • Add a comment

Healthcare workers in Washington are required by order to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021. Together with the Washington State Medical Association, attorneys at Montgomery Purdue are assisting physicians and practices across Washington implement the new mandate…

Read More

19Aug 2021

Author Joe Hamell

Warranty Work Does Not Extend Time to Lien

  • Aug 19, 2021
  • Joe Hamell
  • Construction Law, Dispute Resolution
  • Add a comment

Timing is critical when dealing with construction liens because a notice of claim of lien must be filed within 90 days after the "person has ceased to furnish labor." Correctly identifying that last day of work is critical. In the…

Read More

15Jun 2021

Author Kaity Perez

Tax Impacts of the American Families Plan

  • Jun 15, 2021
  • Kaity Perez
  • Estate Planning
  • Add a comment

President Joe Biden recently announced the American Families Plan (“the Plan”), which is summarized in the Fact Sheet provided by the President. The Plan is a proposal that has not passed Congress. If adopted, it would make several changes to…

Read More

Page Navigation

  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • …
  • 20
  • Next

Recent Posts

  • The Joint and Survivor Grantor Trust and the S Election
  • New Law Prohibits Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims
  • An Unregistered Contractor Can’t Commence a Lawsuit to Recover for Unpaid Work
  • Washington Has a New Nonprofit Corporation Act – Are You Prepared?
  • 2022 IRS Increases to Federal Transfer Tax Exemption and Annual Exclusion for Gifts

Categories

A full-service law firm providing business, real estate, estate planning, and litigation legal services

Explore

  • Practices
  • Industries
  • Approach
  • Successes
  • People
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Our Story

Resources

  • Washington Courts

Social

Visit

701 Fifth Avenue
Suite 5500
Seattle, WA 98104-7096
206-682-7090
© Montgomery Purdue PLLC 2022, All rights reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Legal Disclaimer

Our Services

We are full-service law firm providing business, real estate, estate planning, and litigation legal services.

Our Services

Return to Main Menu
Practices
Business and Corporate
Creditor-Debtor and Bankruptcy
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Employment and Labor
Environmental and Land Use
Estate Planning and Probate
Health Law
Insurance Coverage and Recovery
Real Estate and Leasing
Trust and Estate Litigation
Industries
Construction
Health Care
Information, Software, Data, and Technology
Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Distribution
Municipal Corporations
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Retail and Franchise
Trust Companies and Fiduciary Services

Approach

Our focus is on helping our clients to achieve their business and personal goals.

Approach

Return to Main Menu

People

Our talented and experienced team delivers amazing results.

People

Return to Main Menu

Payments

We accept credit card and eCheck payments for existing invoices and advance deposits for legal services.

Payments

Return to Main Menu

Successes

Our high quality, cost-effective representation has earned us a reputation as one of the most respected firms in Seattle.

Successes

Return to Main Menu

Blog

We regularly release articles about important changes to laws and regulations to keep our clients and colleagues up to date and well informed.

Blog

Return to Main Menu

Contact

Start the conversation.

Contact

Return to Main Menu

‹ › ×