Benjamin Spruch
Of Counsel | Seattle
Areas of Practice
Ben Spruch is an estate planning attorney who partners with individuals, families, and fiduciaries, and their professional advisors to develop integrated, long-term strategies for preserving and growing wealth. His practice focuses on complex estate planning, federal and Washington state estate tax efficiency, and trust and estate administration. He also regularly works with business owners to incorporate business succession and transfer considerations into their broader estate plans.
Ben’s approach is rooted in relationships. He works closely with clients, often in the prime of their professional careers, and their broader advisory teams, to navigate the building phases of wealth with an eye toward the future. As clients’ estates grow and life circumstances evolve, Ben remains a steady advisor, providing guidance through all stages of professional and personal growth.
Admissions
- Washington, 2011
Education
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University of Washington School of Law Graduate Program in Taxation, LL.M., 2011
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Seattle University School of Law, J.D., 2010, magna cum laude
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Seattle University, B.A., Business Administration - Economics, 2006, magna cum laude
Representative Work
Estate Planning
- Partners with families and their advisors to create and implement estate plans prioritizing individualized goals, tax efficiency, and long-term legacy planning.
Probate and Trust Administration
- Provides efficient, comprehensive, and compassionate guidance for personal representatives and trustees throughout probate and/or trust administration, helping to navigate challenging dynamics and fulfill legal responsibilities with confidence and clarity.
Lifetime Transfers and Planning Opportunities
- Advises on lifetime planning strategies such as property trusts, gifting techniques, special needs considerations, and community property issues.
Publications & Presentations
- "Washington Enacts Substantial Changes to Estate and Capital Gains Taxes," Stokes Lawrence (May 2025)
- "Community Property and Testamentary Trusts Basics,” Washington State Bar Association, Practice Primer: Estate Planning Track 1
- "How to Bring a TEDRA Action,” King County Bar Association TEDRA on Tap
Professional & Community Activities
- Washington State Bar Association, Member
- Practice Primer: Business Law Track 1, cochair
- University District Food Bank, 2017 - 2023
- Board President (2021-2022)
Background & Interests
Ben enjoys hiking and backpacking, cooking, reading, and cheering on the Seattle Seahawks.
