Estate Litigation Lawyers
The St. Paul, Minnesota, law firm of Rodney J. Mason, Ltd. focuses on estate litigation and related matters. In addition, the firm's attorneys offer a variety of other legal services in areas that include business transactions and employment law.
Legal Practice
- Probate disputes: These disputes involve will contests, trust disputes and defense or removal of fiduciaries.
- Trust disputes: Trust disputes may center on the accounting practices used to account for the trust's funds; they may also arise from failure to file proper tax returns or disclosure statements.
- Will contests: If there is a dispute among family members and heirs over a will, the firm's attorneys can help resolve it.
- Fiduciary litigation: The firm represents heirs and beneficiaries in matters such as breach of fiduciary duty and fiduciary removal proceedings.
- Guardianship and conservatorship: The firm provides assistance with appointing and establishing guardianships and conservators; it also engages in litigation to resolve disputes.
- Exploitation of vulnerable adults: People who believe that an elderly or disabled family member or friend is being exploited should seek immediate legal assistance.
- Business succession and inheritance issues: Dividing up a business after the death of a parent can give rise to disputes that may require litigation to resolve.
Educating Clients
When clients come to the firm, the lawyers offer them as much information as possible so they can be full partners in their legal matters. They learn about matters such as:
- The probate process in Minnesota
- Ways to avoid probate litigation and estate disputes
- Emotional and psychological aspects of probate litigation
- How to handle creditor claims against an estate
- The responsibilities of a personal representative
In addition to issues arising from wills and trusts, the firm provides effective representation in a variety of business matters, including employment law and real estate.
Representing Clients From Other Law Firms
The attorneys at Rodney J. Mason, Ltd. have always received numerous referrals from other lawyers. This firm welcomes clients from other lawyers. If your lawyer refers the matter to us, your lawyer can be confident that Mr. Mason and Ms. Boes will provide effective representation in all matters involving estate litigation and other areas of practice. Once the firm has completed the task or process which your lawyer has referred you to us, the firm will return you to the attorney who sent you to us. There is more information about this on our Information for Attorneys page.
Contact Us
To learn more about the firm and its practice, contact Rodney J. Mason, Ltd. The firm's lawyers serve clients in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and beyond in matters involving estate litigation, business transactions and more. Call 651-323-2548 or 877-389-5533 (toll free) to set up an appointment. Spanish- and German-speaking clients are encouraged to call.
