Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Jacksonville Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm
Mason Law Firm has served individuals and families in Northeast Florida since 2006, specializing in estate planning, elder law, probate, and family law matters. Our attorneys, Sean and Lara Mason, bring over 30 years of combined experience to every case, prioritizing personalized legal strategies that protect clients' futures. We focus on creating tailored solutions for asset protection, healthcare directives, and guardianship while maintaining transparent communication throughout the legal process. Our firm's commitment to affordability includes flexible payment options like fixed and deferred fees, ensuring accessible legal services for all clients.Located in Jacksonville, we serve local communities including Ponte Vedra, the Beaches, St. Augustine, and Green Cove Springs, while also assisting out-of-state clients with Florida-specific legal needs. Our practice emphasizes compassionate representation, with attorneys who consistently receive client praise for their professionalism, thoroughness, and ability to simplify complex legal matters. We maintain strong community ties through our locally owned operation and dedication to resolving both straightforward and high-net-worth estate cases.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Family Law
Elder Law
Guardianship
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience in estate and family law
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs
- Our firm serves Jacksonville and surrounding areas with local legal expertise
- We offer flexible payment options including fixed and deferred fee arrangements
- Our team consistently receives client praise for professional and compassionate service
What people say
Highly suggest
Great lawyers
Amazing customer service
Best at the beaches
Professional timely services
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients organize their financial affairs through wills, trusts, and healthcare directives. We create customized strategies to protect assets, minimize tax liabilities, and ensure proper distribution of property according to your wishes. Our attorneys guide clients through complex estate matters while maintaining clear communication about legal options and implications.
Probate Administration
We assist executors and beneficiaries with probate proceedings to validate wills and distribute assets according to Florida law. Our services include court representation, asset inventory, debt settlement, and tax filings. Our experienced team helps clients navigate both testate and intestate succession processes while minimizing family conflicts during difficult times.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and property division matters. We provide legal representation for alimony determinations, court order modifications, and grandparents' rights cases. Our attorneys prioritize clients' interests while working toward fair resolutions that protect families' long-term well-being through mediation or litigation when necessary.
Elder Law
We help seniors plan for long-term care through Medicaid eligibility strategies and guardianship arrangements. Our services include creating healthcare proxies, managing retirement assets, and establishing protective legal frameworks for aging clients. We focus on preserving clients' life savings while ensuring proper care planning for future needs.
Guardianship
Our firm establishes guardianship arrangements for minors and incapacitated adults through court proceedings. We help clients create legal frameworks for decision-making authority over personal and financial matters. Our attorneys guide families through guardianship petitions while ensuring compliance with Florida's protective regulations for vulnerable individuals.
People
Lara A. Mason
Attorney
Lara A. Mason focuses on estate planning and probate law with over 15 years of legal experience. She provides compassionate representation to families navigating complex estate matters while maintaining clear communication about legal options and implications.
Sean P. Mason
Attorney
Sean P. Mason specializes in family law and probate administration with an LL.M. in estate planning. He brings 18 years of legal expertise to complex cases, prioritizing clients' interests while working toward fair resolutions that protect families' long-term well-being.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
We recommend wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and financial powers of attorney. Our attorneys help determine which documents best protect your assets and family's future based on your specific circumstances.
How does probate work in Florida?
Florida probate validates wills and distributes assets through court supervision. Our firm guides executors through inventorying assets, settling debts, and distributing property while minimizing family conflicts during this process.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we provide flexible payment options including fixed fees for specific services and deferred payment arrangements that allow estate-related fees to be paid after asset distribution.
Can I modify existing estate plans?
Yes, we help update wills, trusts, and directives to reflect life changes. Our attorneys ensure modifications comply with Florida law while maintaining your original estate planning intentions.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, the Beaches, St. Augustine, and Green Cove Springs. Our firm also assists out-of-state clients with Florida-specific legal matters.
