Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Solutions for Estate & Family Law in Florida
Tolson & Associates, P.A. has been providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and families in Florida since 1993. Our firm specializes in estate planning, probate, trust administration, guardianship, elder law, Medicaid planning, and real estate matters, with a focus on delivering personalized solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. With over four decades of combined experience, our attorneys are committed to offering prompt, courteous, and professional representation while maintaining a warm, welcoming environment.We prioritize understanding clients' complete situations to develop effective legal strategies, whether protecting assets through estate planning, navigating probate processes, or resolving real estate disputes. Our dedication to client care is evident in our personalized attention and flexible appointment options, including evening and weekend availability.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Services
Trust Administration
Guardianship Cases
Elder Law Consultation
Medicaid Planning
Real Estate Law
Special Needs Trusts
Tax Law Advice
Business Succession Planning
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined legal experience in Florida law
- Our team provides personalized estate planning and probate guidance
- We handle complex legal matters including trust administration and guardianship
- Our attorneys maintain active involvement in elder law and Medicaid planning
- We offer flexible appointment scheduling including evenings and weekends
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect their assets and prepare for the future through customized wills, trusts, and advanced directives. We work closely with clients to create comprehensive plans that minimize tax burdens and ensure smooth asset distribution. With expertise in special needs trusts and business succession planning, we provide tailored solutions for individuals and families across Florida.
Probate Services
We guide clients through Florida's probate process with compassionate representation for estate administration and dispute resolution. Our attorneys assist with will validation, asset distribution, tax filings, and creditor settlements while ensuring compliance with state requirements. We help personal representatives understand their duties and navigate complex probate challenges efficiently.
Guardianship Cases
Our firm specializes in establishing and managing guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults. We assist with petition preparation, court evaluations, and annual reporting requirements while explaining alternatives like advance directives. We provide guidance for guardian advocates working with developmentally disabled individuals and help families create protective legal frameworks.
Elder Law
We offer comprehensive elder law services including Medicaid planning, long-term care strategies, and asset protection. Our attorneys explain income trust options, caregiver agreements, and nursing home cost management while helping clients navigate complex eligibility requirements and preserve family assets through legal planning techniques.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, title work, and dispute resolution. We handle purchase agreements, title insurance, closings, and boundary disputes while assisting clients with land use and zoning issues. We represent both buyers and sellers in creating legally sound documents that protect property interests.
People
John F. Tolson Jr.
Founder, Retired
With over five decades of legal experience, John established Tolson & Associates in 1993 after graduating from University of Florida Law School in 1972. He focused on estate planning, probate, and real estate before retiring in 2024.
April R. Scott
Attorney
April holds a Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude from Florida State University and specializes in estate planning and elder law. She brings expertise in urban planning and economic analysis to client cases.
W. Ashton Scott
Attorney
Ashton combines legal expertise with technical background in physics and patent law. He graduated from Florida State University College of Law in 2013 after working as a patent prosecutor.
Questions
What estate planning documents are essential for Florida residents?
Every Florida resident should have a will, durable power of attorney, healthcare directive, and living will. We help create customized plans based on individual needs and asset protection goals.
How does Florida's probate process work?
Florida requires attorney assistance for probate. We help file necessary documents, manage estate assets, settle debts, and distribute inheritances while guiding personal representatives through their legal obligations.
Can I qualify for Medicaid if my income exceeds limits?
Yes, we can help establish qualified income trusts to help meet Medicaid eligibility requirements even when income exceeds standard limits through legal asset protection strategies.
What real estate services do you offer?
We handle purchase agreements, title work, closings, and dispute resolution for residential and commercial properties while providing guidance on land use and zoning issues in north Florida.
How do guardianship proceedings work in Florida?
We assist with filing petitions, court evaluations, and reporting requirements while explaining alternatives like advance directives and helping families establish appropriate legal protections for incapacitated individuals.
