Ronald C. Morton

Ronald C. Morton

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Elder law Lawyer at Clinton, MS
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate

402 E Main Street, Clinton, MS

About Ronald

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 30%

Qualification and asset protection for Medicaid; Guardianship and Conservtorships; Veterans Benefit Planning

26 years

30%
Trusts 30%

Special Needs Trusts, Revocable Trusts; Irrevocable Trusts; Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts; Inheritance Trusts; Legacy Wealth Planning Trusts; Family Access Trusts; Family Sentry Trusts

26 years

30%
Estate Planning 20%

Wills, Healthcare Directives; Healthcare Powers of Attorney; Financial Durable Powers of Attorney; Tax Planning

34 years

20%
Probate 20%

Estate and Trust Administration; Muniment of Title; Ancillary Administration

34 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 31 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Mississippi for 33 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Morton Law Firm, PLLC

402 E Main Street, Clinton, MS, 39056

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Ronald C. Morton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jim | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Professional and thorough

I've worked with the Ron Morton team as both an executor of a will and to have wills drawn up for my wife and myself. I've found the team flawless and very professional, thorough and understanding. I felt very comfortable with their manner and confident in their expertise.

Posted by Ryan | May 29, 2013 | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Mr. Morton and his entire staff made us feel comfortable and at ease during every encounter. They were very professional, informative, and understanding while discussing options available in our estate planning. Now that we have completed all of the many aspects of this effort we feel that we have ...made the best, well-informed decisions and that their service was well worth their fee.

Posted by Toya | April 23, 2012 | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

During our 15-minute initial consultation, Mr. Morton was able to answer several of my questions regarding estate planning for my 87-year-old mother. Based on information provided during that consultation, mother decided to schedule a meeting with Mr. Morton. We brought the completed questionnaire ...and the requested documents. Mr. Morton's mannerisms and personality are very well-suited to working with older clients. He listened to mother's concerns and her goals for estate planning. Then he presented us the options available to her to accomplish her goals and address her concerns. When asked, he made a recommendation regarding the best option given mother's goals and concerns. Mother was very well satisfied with Mr. Morton's work and felt that the price charged was more than fair for the amount of work accomplished and the number of documents produced. I would highly recommend Mr. Morton as an estate planner and especially in the area of matters of the elderly. I worked for 29 years for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi and have had contact with too many attorneys to count. I feel that my assessment of Mr. Morton's abilities is accurate and fair.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2012 | Estate Planning

Excellent service providing peace of mind for future of our family.

Attended a free seminar on estate planning and was very impressed with thorough knowledge shared. Had complete plan for living trusts drawn for our blended family that will satisfy best interests of all. Very professional and friendly staff that we highly recommend! It is a comfort to know future p...rovision is in place with very competent staff, including assistance of other legal partners if necessary.

Posted by Sam | March 01, 2012 | Trusts

Review of Ronald C. Morton

We found Ronald C. Morton to be very informative and knowledgeable in preparing our trust. He was professional as was his office staff. Without hesitation, he answered all of our questions and never exhibited any impatience. He was eager to address all of our concerns and made us confident in our... decisions.

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Ronald C. Morton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Baskin Jones

Probate lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"You want a probate attorney that has experience, that has practiced before the judge in your case, and who knows the law. Consider Ronald Morton. I endorse this lawyer."

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Randall Saxton

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Schomer

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ron is a top notch attorney and an expert in estate planning. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to any friend or client."

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Thomas Rollins

Elder law lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ronald Morton makes it his mission in life to know everything he can about estate planning. He has the experience necessary to protect your assets from creditors and Uncle Sam."

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Michelle Biddinger

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."

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Thomas Dallas

Elder law lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ron keeps up with all that is happening in this area. Very smart."

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Lance Like

Elder law lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ron for several years through our membership in national estate and elder law organizations. I have found him to be an excellent source for assistance when I needed some help with a particular issue. I know he has been a great advocate for his elder law clients. He constantly strives to improve his knowledge in the estate planning, Medicaid planning, and elder law areas."

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Meg Rudansky

Elder law lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ron for several years as we are both members of the same national estate planning and elder law organizations, I have always been impressed by Ron's quick mind, generous disposition, and commitment to maintaining his expertise. Ron is both genuine and personable, and his clients are fortunate to have such an able practitioner."

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Jason Penrod

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Meg Rudansky

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2005

Mississippi Bar Distinguished Service Award, Mississippi Bar Association

Associations

2004 - 2006

Baptist Homes, Inc., Board of Directors

Vice President

2003 - 2006

Charles Clark Inns of Court

Barrister

2002 - 2003

Mississippi Bar, Technology Executive Committee

Chairman

2001 - 2004

Clinton Community Nature Center

Board of Trustee

1991 - 1992

Charles Clark Inns of Court

Pupil

Education

2007

University of Alabama School of Law

Master of Laws in Taxation

1992

Mississippi College School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1988

Mississippi College

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

Trusts, Estates and Elder Law Boot Camp for Advisors

Trusts, Estates and Elder Law Boot Camp for Advisors

2008

Trusts, Estates and Elder Law Boot Camp for Advisors

Trusts, Estates and Elder Law

2008

Summer School for Lawyers

Elder Law

2007

Trusts, Estates and Elder Law Boot Camp for Advisors

Trusts, Estates and Elder Law

2004

Summer School for Lawyers

Technology

2004

Central Mississippi Regional Bar Meeting

Electronic Trial Notebooks

2003

Technology Solutions for the Mississippi Practitioner

Document Management

2002

Small Firm Technology Seminar

Text Processing and Management

2002

Small Firm Technology Seminar

Legal Ethics and Technology

2001

Small Firm Technology Seminar

Legal Ethics and Technology

2001

16th Annual Legal Ethics, Professional Responsibility and Malpractice Prevention Seminar

Ethical Issues in Technology

2000

Technology Solutions for the Mississippi Practitioner

Use of Online Research Tools

1999

Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association

Internet Research for Paralegals

Publications

2001

Encyclopedia of Mississippi Law Limited Liability Companies

2001

Encyclopedia of Mississippi Law Driving Under the Influence

2001

Encyclopedia of Mississippi Law Partnerships

1992

12 Miss. C.L. Rev. 293 Rules, Rulemaking, and the Ruled: The Mississippi Supreme Court as Self-proclaimed Ruler

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