Colonel F. Betz

Colonel F. Betz

Seattle, WA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009
Perkins Coie LLP

240 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

Biography

Colonel Betz focuses his practice on personal, tax and estate planning for individuals and families as well as the representation of fiduciaries in estate and trust administration. He advises clients on a broad range of basic and sophisticated estate planning strategies, estate and trust administration issues, probate, estate and trust dispute resolution matters, and the preparation of gift and estate tax returns. His practice includes planning for executives, business owners and multigenerational families, as well as philanthropic planning. He also assists individuals with the preparation of prenuptial agreements.
Perkins Coie LLP

240 Best Lawyers awards

Perkins Coie LLP logo

Overview

  • University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1999
  • University of Washington, BA

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1999
  • University of Washington, BA

Client Testimonials

There is no other attorney I trust more than Colonel Betz when it comes to expertise, integrity, and professionalism.

Mr. Colonel Betz not only has a second to none understanding of his area(s) of practice, his "bed-side manners" and professionalism are of equal caliber. He is also a man of his word and utmost integrity. He has the highest possible recommendation I can give.

Mark K. Oliver (Oliver Capital Management, Inc.)

Seattle, WA

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
  • Estate Planning
  • Fiduciary Duties
  • Gift Planning
  • Probate
  • Tax
  • Trust Administration
Awards:
  • Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Rising Stars of Washington Law,” 2002 - 2012
  • Received the Five Star Professional Award – Overall Satisfaction, 2007 - 2012

Case History

Cases
  • Other Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

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