Jenifer Jewkes operates at the intersection of estate planning and philanthropy. She draws from her decade of experience in public accounting and tax compliance to support clients in fully mapping the complexities of estate plans with charitable components needing to be executed now or at the time of death.
Jenifer advises clients in tax, charitable, estate, and succession planning, as well as estate and trust administration for high-net-worth families and individuals. She counsels her clients on planning and compliance regarding income, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. She also advises individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and partnerships regarding tax and planning matters, including representing clients in gift, estate, and income tax audits.
In addition to her work serving high-net-worth individuals, Jenifer advises tax-exempt organizations on formation, obtaining tax-exempt status, corporate governance, and tax compliance matters. She also helps tax-exempt organizations structure and accept complex charitable gifts, including planned gifts and bequests, which connects the needs of donors with the organizations they support.
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
University of Washington School of Law, Law T510 Estate and Gift Taxation, Affiliate Instructor, 2024-present
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Newsletter, Editorial Board; Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, 2016-present
Washington Women in Tax, 2014-present
Seattle Estate Planning Council, 2013-present
Rocky Mountain Estate Planning Council, 2009-2011
Recognition & Accomplishments
Chambers High Net Worth, Private Wealth Law, 2021-2026
The Best Lawyers in America, Nonprofit/Charities Law; Trusts and Estates, 2024-2027
Board Memberships & Community Service
Swedish Foundation Planned Giving Advisory Council, 2016-2020
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Credentials
Education
Seattle University School of Law (J.D. 2008)
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Gift and Estate Tax, 2007
University of Denver Sturm College of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2010)
American Bar Association Law Student Tax Challenge, Finalist, 2010
Gonzaga University (B.B.A. 2005)
Academic President/Dean's List, 2002-2003
Admissions
Washington
Colorado