Ronald "Chip" Morrison

Ronald “Chip” Morrison, Jr. is a Board Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist as certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. He is admitted to practice before all State courts in Louisiana. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle District of Louisiana. Read More!

Special Needs Planning: Take These Steps to Preserve Benefit Eligibility

Families in Metairie often worry about how to support a loved one with a disability... [Read more...]

Can I Give My Successor Trustee the Power to Make Judgment Calls?

If you’ve ever tried to read a trust document, you’ve probably noticed something right away:... [Read more...]

How to Avoid Probate in Louisiana (And Why Most Families Try To)

Most families don’t think about probate until they’re already in it. In Louisiana, probate—called succession—is... [Read more...]

When Estate Planning Fails: Family Infighting and the $10 Billion Lakers Sale

The recent $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers provides a powerful cautionary tale... [Read more...]

Trustee Selection: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right

Selecting a trustee is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—decisions in Estate Planning. While... [Read more...]

How Louisiana Families Can Shield Their Savings from Long-Term Care Costs

Many families are shocked to learn how quickly long-term care expenses can drain a lifetime... [Read more...]

What Really Happens in the First 30 Days After Someone Dies in Louisiana

When someone you love dies, everything slows down emotionally—but legally, everything speeds up. In our... [Read more...]

Steer Clear of These Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Estate planning mistakes rarely happen because you ignored the process altogether. In most cases, the... [Read more...]

Catholic Estate Planning in Louisiana: Aligning Your Faith and Your Will

Each year, Mardi Gras draws more than a million people into Louisiana traditions deeply rooted... [Read more...]

Prevent Heir Conflicts to Ensure a Smooth Louisiana Succession Process

When someone dies in Louisiana, the legal process that follows is called a succession. That... [Read more...]

Medicaid Planning for Seniors: Updated 2026 Spousal Allowance Levels

When the new year arrives, there are adjustments to government program parameters. In the Medicaid... [Read more...]

What Football and Estate Planning Have in Common

Like many Louisianians, football season is a favorite time of year. While watching Super Bowl... [Read more...]