The 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 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 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 MoreWashington currently imposes estate tax on the estate of any individual who dies with an estate valued in excess of $2,193,000 if that individual was either a Washington resident or owned Washington property at the time of their death. The…
Read MoreOn January 23, 2025, the Washington State Supreme Court interpreted RCW 49.62.070 for the first time in David and Springer v. Freedom Vans LLC, No. 102566-1 (Wash. Jan. 23, 2025). This statute, which was enacted in 2019, prohibits employers from…
Read MoreOn February 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of Washington issued its opinion in The Housing Authority of the County of King v. Andre Knight. The Court unanimously held that the plain language of § 9058(c) demonstrated Congress’s intent to limit…
Read MoreAs our population continues to grow, water, one of our most vital and finite natural resources, will inevitably become more and more valuable. Complicating matters, water law is state specific, often resulting in widely varying standards affecting water sources that…
Read MoreEmployers should review and adjust payroll systems to ensure compliance with the new state and local minimum wage and salary thresholds. Minimum Wage Washington’s Minimum Wage Starting January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Washington State is increasing to $16.66…
Read MoreLandlords and property owners are no strangers to common tenancy issues such as disputes over unpaid rent and following lease terms. An issue that is less common, but very serious, is what to do when a tenant has been arrested…
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