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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Yes. The right process can expose issues. Commonly, one will go to a lawyer, thinking that everything is all settled, and planning to use just the one lawyer. That lawyer has sense enough to insist on separate counsel. Separate counsel then looks at the proposal and there is substantial disagreement. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This makes the two face the really hard issues, with professional advice about rights and responsibilities, and clarifying what they can agree to, which is a good thing. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The best contract is almost always the most complete, and fairest to both sides. More buy-in and fewer disputes over time, producing more certainty for both sides. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Rob<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Law Office of Shaun Watchie Perry<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:56 PM<br><b>To:</b> wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] unmarried couple - property agreement?<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Yes- I always advise that the other person gets seperate counsel.<u> I never do dual representation.in these matters.</u> If the non represented party chooses not to seek legal counsel, I say so clearly in the agreement; that I am representing party x only, and party y has had the opportunity to seek independent legal counsel and has waived this.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><i>Ms. Shaun Watchie Perry | Attorney at Law <br>Law Office of Shaun Watchie Perry <br>1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 940 | Seattle, WA 98101 <br>Tel +206.729.7442 | Fax + 206.260.1411 | <a href="http://www.swp-law.com">www.swp-law.com</a></i></b> <o:p></o:p></p><p>This e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential, privileged information. If the reader of this e-mail is not the addressee, please be advised that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please call immediately 206-729-7442 and return this e-mail to the above e-mail address and delete from your files. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On 5/12/2020 11:52 AM, Rich Holland wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Does anyone feel like they should technically refer out one of the parties or at the very least advise the two of them of the potential conflict of interest and have them sign off on the fact that the attorney is taking on dual representation?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rich Holland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>BE AWARE! ON-LINE FRAUD IS A REAL THREAT! </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:red'>If you receive an email containing instructions on where or how much to send to our office, CALL TO VERIFY prior to sending. <b>** WE DO NOT CHANGE OUR BANKING INSTRUCTIONS**</b></span> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com"><wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com></a> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Michael Brandt<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:33 AM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com"><wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com></a><br><b>Cc:</b> Sarah Amberg <a href="mailto:legal@brandtlawgroup.com"><legal@brandtlawgroup.com></a>; Molly Mueller <a href="mailto:mmueller@brandtlawgroup.com"><mmueller@brandtlawgroup.com></a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] unmarried couple - property agreement?<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Gerald:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We have prepared these agreements in the past. It is just a matter of laying out who is paying what, what the equity split is, and what happens if either party chooses to sell or otherwise transfer their interest. We would be happy to help if you decide to refer it out.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Michael D. Brandt</span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>BRANDT LAW GROUP</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>1200 - 5th Avenue, Suite 1950</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Seattle, Washington 98101</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>206.441.5739</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>206.299.9115 (fax)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.brandtlawgroup.com_&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=hDHe9lm5VBA9VXO3e3szRw&m=8QkJzhSpSOz0wJj8eDeCTTsuYcEY3N_USuEzPUrxf3g&s=2-13KxtzCOTL7OJgf5J7Q_EIPimJ8QpG7hjf7AWI3ww&e="><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.brandtlawgroup.com</span></a><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=246 height=130 style='width:2.5625in;height:1.3541in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D6286E.FFAD9D50" alt="Description: BPLogoTag4Email"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:red'>PLEASE NOTE:<i> In response to the current situation involving the coronavirus, Brandt Law Group employees are working remotely. 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If you have received this e-mail and/or any attached document(s) in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at (206) 441-5739.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Gerald Sprute<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:13 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [WSBARP] unmarried couple - property agreement?<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'>Hello All,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'>I was contacted by an unmarried couple who are buying a home together. As of today, all financial obligations concerning the residence will be shared 50/50. They were asking about drawing up some sort of agreement in case there’s trouble between them in the future. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'>Has anyone drawn up something like this before? I’m looking for advice, or a template to start from, or a referral so I can hand them off to someone who’s tackled this issue in the past. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'>Thanks!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Jerry Sprute </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div id=Signature><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Law Office of Gerald A. Sprute<br>P.O. 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