Jason C. Morris
Shareholder
DIRECT 775.688.3020
jmorris@woodburnandwedge.com

Mr. Morris is a shareholder who works extensively within the field of estate planning and probate. He represents families, couples and individuals in crafting wills and trusts. He represents clients in probate, estate and trust administration. In addition, he develops and implements gift and estate tax saving strategies. He has published timely articles on current estate planning and income tax issues. Mr. Morris is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California. In 2014, Mr. Morris was named a top “Twenty Under Forty” award winner by the Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network. In 2023, fellow attorneys named him one of the Mountain States Super Lawyers in estate planning and probate.

Mr. Morris also advises clients on real property matters. He has presented to various legal and professional groups on the tax and legal ramifications from short sales and foreclosures. He is regular presenter at the biannual Family Estate Planning workshop series where he teaches “Advanced Estate Planning.”

Estate Planning and Probate Blog

AREAS OF PRACTICE
  • Corporate Structure and Formation
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate & Trust Administration
  • Tax
ADMISSIONS
  • State Bar of Nevada, 2007
  • State Bar of California, 2012
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
  • U.S. Tax Court
EDUCATION
  • Juris Doctor (cum laude), Brigham Young University, 2007
  • Master of Accountancy with Taxation Emphasis, Brigham Young University, 2007
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Brigham Young University, 2007
MEMBERSHIPS
  • Washoe County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Treasurer, Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
  • Estate Planning Council of Northern Nevada
  • Former Chairperson, J. Reuben Clark Law Society in Northern Nevada
  • Former Secretary, Planned Giving Roundtable of Northern Nevada
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Mr. Morris enjoys serving the Reno-Sparks community through various community and professional organizations. He serves as the Treasurer for the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada. He is a member of the Reno South Rotary Club and the Prospector's Club. Mr. Morris acted as the chairperson for the Planned Giving Advisory Council for the University of Nevada, Reno. Mr. Morris is a former Treasurer and Board Member of the Reno Chamber Orchestra and former chair of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. He volunteered as a ski instructor for the Sky Tavern Junior Ski program.
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
  • Mr. Morris regularly writes articles and presents seminars on advanced estate planning topics for charitable and community organizations.
  • Nevada Estate Planning and Probate Blog
  • "Dealing with Social Media Use on the Job,” Northern Nevada Business Weekly, August 31, 2009.
  • Estate Tax Update, MoneyWatch on KTVN News 2 with Kristen Remington, October 6, 2010.
  • “Online Estate Planning: Your Secret Passwords,” Northern Nevada Business Weekly, December 13, 2010.
  • “Ideal Time for Business Succession Planning,” Northern Nevada Business Weekly, February 21, 2011.
  • “Nevada Short Sales and Foreclosures,” State Bar of Nevada Family Law Section Annual Conference; Ely, Nevada, March 4, 2011.
  • Legal Pillar of the Five Pillars of Business Success, Bosma on Business, KKOH Radio, July 30, 2011
  • “Deductions from the Caughlin Fire Losses,” Northern Nevada Business Weekly, December 19, 2011.
  • “Choose Lawyers Instead of Internet or Software Programs,” Northern Nevada Business Weekly, April 2, 2012.
  • "Nevada - the Premier Asset Protection Planning State" continuing legal education seminar sponsored by the Washoe County Bar Association, March 21, 2013.
  • "Five Ways to Transfer the Family Business," Northern Nevada Business Weekly, February 10, 2014.
HONORS & AWARDS
  • Super Lawyers, "Estate and Probate Law," 2023
  • “Legal Elite” and “Best Up and Coming Attorneys”, Nevada Business Magazine, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
  • “Rising Star”, "Estate and Probate Law", Super Lawyers, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. 2017
  • Washoe Legal Services Outstanding Pro Bono Services Award, 2008

Mr. Morris is a shareholder who works extensively within the field of estate planning and probate. He represents families, couples and individuals in crafting wills and trusts. He represents clients in probate, estate and trust administration. In addition, he develops and implements gift and estate tax saving strategies. He has published timely articles on current estate planning and income tax issues. Mr. Morris is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California. In 2014, Mr. Morris was named a top “Twenty Under Forty” award winner by the Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network. In 2023, fellow attorneys named him one of the Mountain States Super Lawyers in estate planning and probate.

Mr. Morris also advises clients on real property matters. He has presented to various legal and professional groups on the tax and legal ramifications from short sales and foreclosures. He is regular presenter at the biannual Family Estate Planning workshop series where he teaches “Advanced Estate Planning.”

Estate Planning and Probate Blog





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