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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I enjoy working with Bryn. He is great at picking up the legal details that I miss when we are putting contracts together. He is thorough and asks great questions. His legal knowledge is excellent and he is often able to provide a challenge that leads to a better result.
Ian D.
Bryn helped with a few members who were in dealing with legal situations. I was very pleased with his ability to listen and understand their situations and to provide a well thought out conclusion that was fact based. Each situation meet the demands and needs of our members.
Monty S.
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.
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.
I have worked with Bryn on projects at Tree Top Inc. and I found Bryn to be detailed and professional in his approach to legal counsel. Bryn’s willingness to understand the business needs, and subsequently assuring those business needs are met in the intent and spirit of all contracts and agreements, is invaluable.
Joel Y.
I had the pleasure of working with Bryn when he was our inside counsel. Our interactions were centered around supplier contracts and the occasional issue where I needed guidance. Bryn was always helpful, thoughtful and thorough in his responses. Very good to work with.
Scot R.