Jeanne Morris
Areas of Practice: Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, General Counsel to Businesses, Business Succession Planning, Real Estate
Office Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Direct: 612.336.9325 / Email: jmorris@lommen.com
Jeanne Morris / Biography
My calling is to provide service to others. One of my greatest strengths as a lawyer is how well I relate to people. I place a high value on my relationships with clients. As a result I have been rewarded with many loyal clients and I achieve positive outcomes for them.
I am a strong client advocate and respected negotiator. I take pride in my keen sense of ethics and high integrity.
Background
I engaged in the general practice of law in the Twin Cities in two small law firms from 1986 to 1996. I started Morris Law Firm in 1996 and continued my general law practice. In 2024 I joined Lommen Abdo Law Firm, which allows me to spend more time practicing law and less time running a business. Joining Lommen Abdo Law Firm also gives my clients other attorneys I can refer to or call on to assist.
As a general practitioner, I developed an ability to get up to speed on many areas of law very quickly. As time went on, I gradually narrowed the scope of my practice to the areas of law that are the most rewarding to me.
Estate Planning and Disability
I will assist you in getting your legal affairs in order in the event of your incapacity or death. I draft documents and advise clients regarding:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Financial Powers of Attorney
- Health Care Directives
- Titling Assets
- Gifting Assets
- Naming Death Beneficiaries
- Dealing with the Family Cabin
- Business Succession Planning
- Guardianship
- Conservatorship
Estate Administration
Upon death, I will guide the legal representative of your estate to gather assets, sell assets if appropriate, pay debts and taxes, and distribute the rest of your assets according to your wishes.
- Probate
- Trust Administration
- Death Beneficiaries
- Estate Planning for Surviving Spouse and Children
- Business Succession
General Legal Counsel to Business Owners
- Contracts
- Real Estate
- Employee Matters
- Setting Up a Business
- Sale and Purchase of a Business
- Business Succession Planning
Feedback
Jeanne is a passionate advocate for her clients. Her depth of knowledge and experience make her uniquely qualified to help her clients. Her genuine and caring personality are a pleasure to work with. I would be happy to have anyone work with her.
Greg Kummer, President-Trust of Security Bank & Trust Co.
Education
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, B.A., 1982
- Hamline University, J.D., 1986
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 1986
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