Jacksonville Estate Planning Lawyers

Serving Floridians In & Around Jacksonville

Estate planning covers the management and disposal of your estate during your lifetime and after your passing. It gives you control over what happens to your property, assets, and personal belongings, providing clarity and peace of mind to you and your loved ones. 

A well-crafted estate plan can also minimize tax liabilities, specify healthcare wishes, and ensure that guardianship of minor children is handled per your preferences. These planning strategies can prevent family disputes over property, bypass probate, and provide clarity and stability to family members and beneficiaries at times that can be stressful in the future. 

Elder Law caters to the unique legal concerns of senior citizens, focusing on issues like retirement, healthcare, guardianship, and long-term care planning. A common example is Medicaid planning, where your assets can be strategically positioned to enable you to qualify for Medicaid, safeguarding your life savings in the process. 

Probate law revolves around the administration of a deceased individual's estate. It confirms the validity of a will, appoints an executor or personal representative, identifies heirs, and oversees the distribution of assets. A poignant example is when an individual dies intestate (without a will), and the state's probate laws dictate how the estate is divided, which could lead to unintended and unfavorable outcomes for the surviving family members.

At Mason Law Firm, P.A., we also handle divorce and family law matters, helping you navigate such issues as child custody and support, the division of marital property and debt, alimony, enforcement and modification of current family court orders, grandparent’s rights, mediation, and more.