BethAnn Boudah Chapman

BethAnn Boudah Chapman is an experienced attorney in Juneau, Alaska, with over 30 years of practice in estate planning, probate, trust law, and business law. She provides careful guidance and clear solutions, helping clients plan for the future and manage important legal matters with confidence and understanding.

Beth earned her BA from Saint Michael’s College and her JD from the University of Oregon School of Law. She was inducted into the Order of the Coif. Her education laid a strong legal foundation, supporting her long career and a steady approach to complex estate and business planning.

Beth focuses on complex estate planning, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trust, asset protection trusts, life insurance trusts, dynasty trusts, and community property trusts. She also handles probate and trust administration, trust decanting, modifications, long-term care planning, guardianships, and special needs planning with care and attention.

Beth advises on charitable planning, including donor-advised funds and charitable trusts, and helps clients plan for unique assets such as Alaska fishing quotas and restricted properties. She also supports business formation and succession planning, offering practical solutions that help clients protect their interests and plan ahead.

Beth is an elected fellow and former state chair of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, holds an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell Law Directory, and is listed in Super Lawyers. She is active in professional groups and supports community work, including pro bono legal service.

BethAnn Boudah Chapman is admitted to practice in Alaska state and federal courts and the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. She lectures on estate planning topics and shares her knowledge widely. She approaches each client with respect, clarity, and dedication to achieving reliable and thoughtful legal outcomes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Faulkner Banfield Law, P.C.
• Member, Alaska Bar Association
• Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
• Member, American Bar Association, Real Property and Probate Section

Licensed State

• Alaska

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• St. Michael’s College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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