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Jake Mason Receives Master of Laws in Elder Law and Estate Planning

Updated: Mar 9, 2021


Jake Mason is one of few attorneys in Tennessee to graduate with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Elder Law and Estate Planning.

Mason hails from Philpot, Kentucky, a community of Daviess County, famous for Moonlite Bar-B-Q, named the “Best BBQ in Kentucky” by Southern Living. He is the Owner of Heritage Law Group, PLLC in Gallatin, Tennessee. Jake was a National Merit Finalist in high school and also earned a full tuition football scholarship to Vanderbilt University in 1999. Mason graduated cum laude from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics (Economics major) with Departmental Honors in 2003, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Departmental Honors in 2010. He received a full-tuition scholarship from Washington & Lee University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 2007. He recently earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Elder Law and Estate Planning from Western New England University School of Law on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Jake became a licensed attorney in Kentucky in 2007, and in Tennessee in 2012, practicing in both states. He is also an Accredited Attorney with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to assist in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans’ benefits. Jake resides in Gallatin, Tennessee, with his wife, local Neurologist Megan E Mason MD, and their two daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, competing in RAGNAR races, and coaching his daughter’s soccer team.

Jake Mason dedicates himself to the community by providing free educational events, such as the Annual Elder Law Expo & Workshops, and other seminars throughout the year on estate planning and elder law. He practices law in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Business Succession Planning, and Veterans Benefits.

Mason is also committed to providing local advocacy for those in need by volunteering and annually supporting Salvus Center, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Sumner County. Gallatin Salvus Center & HOPE Salvus Dental Clinic is a faith-based primary care health center that seeks to reclaim the Biblical and historical commitment to care for those who are sick and in need so they might experience wholeness, wellness, and healing by serving the working uninsured in Sumner County.

“I feel it is my mission of advocacy,” states Jake Mason “to shield against the abuse of elders, children, and others in need. The most vulnerable among us deserve protection.”


About the Company:

Mason & Associates, formerly known as Heritage Law Group, PLLC, is a boutique Estate Planning and Elder Law firm assisting residents in Tennessee and Kentucky, with offices in Gallatin and Nashville, Tennessee. We are dedicated to providing client-centered, professional legal services that are individualized through one-on-one consultations. We delight in empowering our clients and community through education and providing specialized resources. Our integrity-driven team will help you protect your legacy while delivering outstanding quality at a reasonable cost. Your Legacy Is Our Priority™


Jake Mason, J.D., LL.M. (Elder Law & Estate Planning), CELA, EPLS, is the Owner of Mason & Associates Law Firm in Gallatin, Tennessee. He is Certified as an Elder Law Attorney with the National Elder Law Foundation, is board-certified in Estate Planning and Probate by The Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., of the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, is accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and is licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee. Mason is the only attorney in Tennessee or Kentucky with Board-Certifications in both Elder Law & Estate Planning. Contact us to schedule a consultation via phone, in-office, or video conference at info@planyourlegacy.com or Gallatin (615) 989-7054 | Nashville (615) 619-2791.

Article in Gallatin News: https://www.gallatinnews.com/community/mason-receives-master-s-degree-in-elder-law-and-estate/article_67984610-a1d2-11e8-af62-3b4d3594ee52.html

Article in Tennessee Business Daily: https://tnbusinessdaily.com/stories/511527784-hendersonville-area-chamber-of-commerce-jake-mason-llm-receives-master-of-laws-in-elder-law-and-estate-planning

Article in Tennessean: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/sumner/gallatin/2018/08/03/gallatins-heritage-law-group-owner-furthers-elder-law-education/897740002/

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