TOLSON & ASSOCIATES, P.A. - Key Persons


April R. Scott

April received her bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Florida in 2006 (B.A, cum laude), and her law degree from Florida State University in 2013 (J.D., Magna Cum Laude) as well as a master's degree in urban planning (M.S.P.). April graduated in the top 10% of her class at Florida State University College of Law and was a member of Law Review and Mock Trial in addition to Christian Legal Society. Prior to entering law school, April spent two years living in Honduras, during which she worked as a missionary and taught school. She is fluent in Spanish. April practices in the areas of estate planning, elder law, guardianships, real estate and asset protection for business owners. She regularly advises clients on implementing wills and trusts in their estate, including special needs planning, charitable trusts and trusts for tax or probate avoidance purposes. April also focuses on helping families face the challenges of long-term care planning while maintaining the dignity of loved ones. April is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys. She is a frequent speaker in the areas of long term care planning, wills, trusts, and asset protection for businesses. April Scott received her bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Florida in 2006 (B.A, cum laude), and her law degree from Florida State University in 2013 (J.D., Magna Cum Laude) as well as a master's degree in urban planning (M.S.P.).

John F. Tolson Jr.

John has been helping clients for over four decades to resolve their complicated legal issues. John received his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Law School in 1972. He went on to establish Tolson & Associates, P.A., in 1993, where he focuses on providing thorough and effective legal representation in the areas of estate planning, probate, tax law and real estate. We invite you to contact Tolson & Associates, P.A., at 904-269-0050 to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your legal needs. Our law office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m.. to 12 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. PRACTICE AREAS Estate Planning

W. Ashton Scott

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Clay County Bar Association and the Clay County Chamber of Commerce
Ashton received his bachelor's degree in the field of Physics from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York in 2007. He was admitted to the United States Patent Bar in 2009 and worked as a patent prosecutor for four years prior to and during law school. He received his law degree from Florida State University in 2013. During law school, Ashton served as Vice President of Florida State's chapter of Christian Legal Society. Ashton practices in the areas of estate planning, real estate, probate, business law and intellectual property. He advises both large-scale and small-family business owners on the proper way to structure their corporate entity for asset protection and business succession. Ashton also assists businesses in managing their intellectual property through patents and trademarks and handles residential and commercial real estate transactions. He also works with individuals to help them in planning out their estate and walking them through probate and guardianship processes. Ashton is a member of the Clay County Bar Association and the Clay County chamber of Commerce. William Ashton Scott ("Ashton") received his bachelor's degree in the field of Physics from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York in 2007. He was admitted to the United States Patent Bar in 2009 and worked as a patent prosecutor for four years prior to and during law school. He received his law degree from Florida State University in 2013.