Ellen S. Jackson
Shareholder | Yakima
Areas of Practice
Overview
Education & Admissions
Recognition & Honors
Publications & Presentations
Professional & Community Activities
Background & Interests
Ellen Jackson assists families and the owners of privately held companies with navigating the critically important issues surrounding estate planning and business succession planning. Focusing on her clients’ wishes, she drafts estate planning documents that ensure that each client’s goals will be achieved. Ellen also assists with the probate of estates, working closely with her clients and their families to ease what can be a difficult process during a challenging time.
Admissions
- Washington (2012)
- Arizona (2012)
Education
- Arizona State University, J.D. (2011)
- Loyola Marymount University, B.A. (2004)
Recognition & Honors
- Volunteer Attorney of the Year, Yakima Volunteer Attorney Services (2017)
Publications & Presentations
- "2025 Estate Planning Update—It's Time for Spring Cleaning!" Stokes Lawrence (Apr. 2025)
- “The SECURE Act: What You Need to Know,” StokesLaw Briefs (Oct. 2020)
- "Time to Review Your Operating Agreements: New Partnership Audit Rules Enacted," Stokes Lawrence (Mar. 2018)
- "Washington's New Power of Attorney Act to Take Effect Jan. 1," StokesLaw Briefs (Dec. 2016)
Professional & Community Activities
- President, Yakima Estate Planning Council (2015 - 2016)
- President, Yakima Greenway Foundation (2019) (Board member 2014-2021)
- Board Member, Yakima Greenway Endowment (2019-2022)
- Board Member, Yakima County Volunteer Attorneys Services (2018-present)
Background & Interests
Ellen enjoys the many outdoor activities Yakima has to offer with her husband and two young children.
