Estate And Trust Litigation Attorneys

Mason & Helmers focuses on inheritance disputes relating to wills, trusts, estates, guardianships and conservatorships, business succession and probate. Located in downtown St. Paul, the firm represents individuals and nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.

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One Of Minnesota’s Leading Firms For Inheritance Disputes

The attorneys at Mason & Helmers offer assistance to clients at every stage of contested or disputed proceedings in probate and trust. Their legal advocacy ranges from guiding personal representatives through complex probate and trust conflicts, to representing heirs and beneficiaries. They are dedicated to furthering the needs and goals of clients via experienced, thoughtful and creative representation.

The firm’s attorneys also represent parties in contested guardianships and conservatorships and intervene to protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. Whether you need an attorney to contest the validity of the will or to rein in a fiduciary, this experienced team can advise on where you stand, the available remedies under the law, and the best approach to take.

Experienced, Professional And Trusted

The lawyers at Mason & Helmers abide by the highest standards of professionalism and are known for their direct and open communication with clients. They employ a collaborative approach and take the time to build relationships with clients. Building that trust is key in resolution of estate-related disputes, which often involve not only legal nuances but complicated family dynamics and quarrels or incidents that happened decades ago. The team helps clients navigate the landscape of these disputes with both confidence and sensitivity.

The firm’s attorneys are well-respected members of the Minnesota legal community. They have written extensively and taught seminars to other lawyers about all facets of probate law and inheritance disputes.

Meet The Attorneys

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Kirstin E. Helmers

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Emily Valentine-Grimm

Continuing A Strong Legacy

The firm was founded by Rodney J. Mason, who practiced law for 46 years before retiring in June of 2023. For the latter half of his career, Rodney concentrated on litigation relating to family inheritance disputes in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Before retiring to Oregon, he imparted his wisdom and the foundational values of the firm to his successors, Kirstin Helmers and Emily Valentine-Grimm.

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Rodney J. Mason (Retired)

Meet The Attorneys

Continuing A Strong Legacy

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Kirstin E. Helmers

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Emily Valentine-Grimm

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Rodney J. Mason (Retired)

The firm was founded by Rodney J. Mason, who practiced law for 46 years before retiring in June of 2023. For the latter half of his career, Rodney concentrated on litigation relating to family inheritance disputes in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Before retiring to Oregon, he imparted much of his wisdom and the foundational values of the firm to his successor, Kirstin Helmers.

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Contact Mason & Helmers For Trustworthy Estate And Trust Dispute Representation

Estate disputes can be high-tension and high-stakes. You can trust in the attorneys’ skill and integrity to guide you through a challenging process.