Business owners face a gap that most personal wills don’t close – what actually happens to the company itself. Three legal documents address this directly: a buy-sell agreement that prevents ownership disputes among co-owners, a durable power of attorney that keeps operations running during incapacity, and a revocable living trust that transfers business interests without probate court delays. Without these in place, Washington’s default rules take over, and those rules were not written with any specific business in mind. The result is often frozen accounts, fractured partnerships, and months of court proceedings at exactly the moment a business needs stability. This piece breaks down each document, what it solves, and the step-by-step process for getting them in place – including what to gather before a first consultation.
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Bryn has been an outstanding lawyer to work with. He is conscientious and always on top of things. Not only does he stay on top of the small details of the job, but also keeps the big picture in focus. He is personable and easy to work with, and has a good sense of humor. Highly recommended!
Elton L.
Personable and professional at all times, under all circumstances. Demonstrates a “bias for action, clarity, and consistency” through utilization of excellent collaboration and listening skills.
Joe B.
Bryn was detailed and thorough in reviewing agreements. Bryn was responsive and communicated well the major points I need to be aware of before signing an agreement. Bryn was personable and was knowledgeable in his area of study.
William C.
Bryn has been a big asset to me as he is always thorough and has impeccable integrity. Bryn’s knowledge and skills have made it easy to accomplish projects on time and on budget. He always has a great attitude and is a pleasure to work with.
Ray C.
Bryn is an extremely attentive business-focused attorney driven to “get the deal done”. Always willing to share experiences, advice and observations from a legal perspective, Bryn makes extraordinary efforts to understand the business side of issues and the potential opportunities therein.
Woody J.
I had the pleasure and privilege to work with Bryn Peterson for over two years at Tree Top, Inc. During that time, I worked with Bryn on several company issues and always found his work to be professional and well done. Bryn demonstrated his legal experience and knowledge on many levels throughout the organization, and always had the best interests of the company in mind.
Scott T.