Betts Austin

Our Story

At Betts Austin, we pride ourselves on being one of the premier estate planning law firms in the Pacific Northwest. With over 100 years of combined legal experience in planning complex trusts and estates, our approach is efficient, effective, and tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.

Our History

Founded in 1995, we have been representing clients throughout the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years. Our team of experienced attorneys has a deep understanding of estate planning, probate and trust law, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real property law, retirement planning, charitable giving, and federal, state and local taxation.

Our Areas of Practice

At Betts Austin, we offer a comprehensive range of legal services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our areas of practice include:

Estate Planning

We work with individuals in designing and implementing their estate plans, tailoring our approach to reduce tax exposure for clients with taxable estates and identifying the most direct and efficient solutions for those with non-taxable estates.

Business Acquisitions, Mergers, and Reorganizations

We represent clients in connection with business acquisitions, mergers and other tax-free reorganizations, structuring each transaction to minimize overall tax exposure to both the business and its owners.

Probate

We regularly assist clients in matters of estate and trust administration, including the preparation of federal and state estate and gift tax returns.

Federal, State and Local Taxation

Our team of attorneys represents clients on a wide range of federal, state and local tax matters, including income taxes, estate, gift and generation-skipping taxes, sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, real estate excise taxes, and real and personal property taxes.

Business Formations

We assist clients in the formation of business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships, paying particular attention to tax considerations in the short and long-term.

Aviation Taxation

As Of Counsel to Aero Law Group PC, our team advises clients on federal, state and local tax issues associated with the acquisition, ownership and operation of business and commercial aircraft.

Our Team

At Betts Austin, we are committed to providing exceptional legal advice, at a reasonable cost, that our clients can rely on for years to come. Our team of experienced attorneys includes:

Tim Austin

Mr. Austin's practice emphasizes estate planning and probate, tax planning for individuals and businesses. He represents clients in matters of business formations, acquisitions and reorganizations, and advises clients on federal, state and international tax issues involving the purchase, ownership and sale of business aircraft.

Cindy Stakset

Ms. Stakset's practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and trust law, tax planning for individuals and businesses, and litigation and dispute resolution.

Will Johnson

Mr. Johnson's practice emphasizes business formations, mergers and acquisitions, real property law, retirement planning, and charitable giving.

Our Goal

At Betts Austin, our goal is to provide exceptional legal advice, at a reasonable cost, that our clients can rely on for years to come. We pride ourselves on being a trusted advisor, counsel, and advocate for our clients.