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Jenna Lynn Franks
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Biography
Experienced in elder law, wills, trusts, and estate planning.
Jenna L. Franks is an Attorney at Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and Florida. Jenna graduated from Penn State in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Crime, Law and Justice, and with a minor in History. After graduating from Penn State, Jenna moved to Florida and attended law school at Nova Southeastern University where she graduated cum laude. During law school, Jenna was a member of the Steven R. Booher American Inns of Court, Broward County Bar Association, Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division, and the National Transactional LawMeet competition.
Jenna worked as a paralegal at a Social Security and veterans’ disability law firm throughout law school. She also clerked for firms concentrating in litigation. In June 2017, Jenna joined Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak and moved back to Pennsylvania to be with family. Her focus is primarily on estate planning, long-term care planning, and guardianships.
Jenna resides in Bellwood, PA, with her husband, Josh, and their daughter, Ava. In her free time, Jenna loves spending time with her family. She also enjoys swimming, running, kayaking, board games, puzzles, and reading.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 9 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 9 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak
328 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801-4043
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Posted by Mark | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Compassionate and Caring
Jenna is simply fantastic. She knows her material and always takes time to work with her team to answer questions in detail. I would highly recommend her to friends, family and colleagues. In fact, we have.
Posted by Judy | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney
Ms Judy
Jenna Franks is excellent. Kind, sensitive and so professional. She is helpful no matter how big or small the situation. Jenna worked wonderfully with my brother who has some permanent damage from a diagnosis of sepsis. She was able to work on Financial and Medical POA as well as his will. Thi...
Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
Attorney Franks was very diligent, hardworking, and thorough. She was easy to talk with and understood exactly what we wanted and needed. We would definitely recommend her.
Jenna Lynn Franks's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jenna has years of experience working for a Social Security and Veterans’ disability law firm. She is a very compassionate and thorough lawyer who makes her clients her number one priority. Jenna is honest, loyal, and highly professional. She upholds the law with the highest degree of ethical integrity, and she showcases her mastery of elder law through estate planning, long-term care planning, and guardianships."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
2018
Accreditation, Department of Veterans Affairs
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Partner, Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak
2017 - 2022
Associate Attorney, Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak
Associations
2019 - Present
Adult Children of Aging Parents - Centre CountyBoard Member
2019 - Present
Harmony at State CollegeBoard Member
2019 - Present
Centre County Senior Center CoalitionMember
2018 - Present
Academy of Special Needs PlannersMember
2018 - Present
Centre County Geriatric Interest NetworkMember
2018 - Present
Centre County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2016
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2025
Virtual Webinar
Tips & Tricks of Trusts: How to Protect Assets from Rising Long-Term Care Costs
2024
PSEA Pre-Retirement Virtual Conference
Estate Planning Essentials: Get Your Ducks in a Row Before It's Too Late
2023
Woods, Baker & Ross Community Seminar
Myth or Truth: How to Protect Your Assets from Long-Term Care
2023
Virtual Webinar
Tax Planning in 2023: An Elder Law Perspective
2023
Virtual Webinar
Myth or Truth: How to Protect Your Assets from Long-Term Care
2023
University Wine Company Community Seminar
Legal Happy Hour: 3 Secrets to Paying Nursing Home Bills If You Didn't Plan Ahead
2023
PSEA Pre-Retirement Virtual Conference
Estate Planning Essentials: Get Your Ducks in a Row Before It's Too Late
2023
Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees (PARSE) Monthly Meeting
Estate Planning Essentials: Get Your Ducks in a Row Before It's Too Late
2023
NCCDP Professional Training
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Seminar
2023
Lewistown Senior Center Community Seminar
Digging Deeper into Dementia: Reliable Resources for Protecting Your Family's Financial Future
2023
Hilton Garden Inn Community Seminar
Digging Deeper into Dementia: Reliable Resources for Protecting Your Family's Financial Future
2023
Hilton Garden Inn Community Seminar
When the Diagnosis is Dementia: 3 Action Steps You Should Take Right Now
2023
Happy Valley Brewing Co. Community Seminar
Elder Care Navigation: A Credible Compass for Your Second Half of Life
2023
Centre County GIN Spring Conference
Bring Clarity to Chaos: 3 Reasons Your Family Should Plan Ahead for Your Passing
2023
Best Western Plus Community Seminar
The Dementia Action Plan: 7 Steps to Take in The Face of Dementia
2023
Altoona Grand Hotel Community Seminar
The Dementia Action Plan: 7 Steps to Take in The Face of Dementia
2023
Albright-Bethune United Methodist Church Community Seminar
Estate Planning Essentials: Get Your Ducks in a Row Before It's TOO Late
2022
Virtual Webinar
How to Craft an Effective Estate Plan Without Starring in Family Feud
2022
Virtual Webinar
Why Cupid's Arrow Strikes Differently in the Second Half of Life
2022
Toftrees Golf Resort Community Seminar
The Dementia Action Plan: 7 Steps to Take in The Face of Dementia
2022
Tax Update Seminar
Tax Planning in 2022: An Elder Law Perspective
2022
SCASD Community Webinar
What You Need to Do TODAY to Protect Your Special Needs Child Tomorrow
2022
PSEA Pre-Retirement Virtual Conference
Estate Planning Essentials: Why You Should Plan Ahead for Your Second Half of Life
2022
PARSE Community Seminar
Estate Planning Essentials: Get Your Ducks in a Row Before It's TOO Late!
2022
NCCDP Professional Training
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Seminar
2022
Mt. Nittany Winery Community Seminar
Downsizing & Decluttering Your 2nd Half of Life Without All the Drama
2022
Happy Valley Winery Community Seminar
Life Care Planning 101: A Trusted Voice for Your Second Half of Life
2022
Happy Valley Winery Community Seminar
Legal Happy Hour: How to Survive a Caregiver Shortage & Keep Your Aging Parents Safe
2022
Hampton Inn & Suites Community Seminar
Avoid Haunting Your Family: 5 Tricks to Treating Nursing Home Bills
2022
Geisinger 65 Forward Community Seminar
Estate Planning Essentials: Get Your Ducks in a Row Before It's TOO Late!
2022
Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) Community Seminar
It's a Legal Process: Managing Paperwork & Eligibility for Senior Services
2021
Virtual Webinar
Digging Deeper into Dementia Without Needing a Medical Degree
2021
Virtual Webinar
How to Complete Your Second Half of Life Checklist Without Losing Your Sanity
2021
Virtual Webinar
Three Dementia Discussions You Should Have Today to Maintain Your Dignity
2021
Virtual Webinar
Simple Solutions to Keep Assets Safe from Nursing Home Costs
2021
Virtual Webinar
When the Diagnosis is Dementia: Three Action Steps You Should Take Right NOW!
2021
Virtual Webinar
How to Save Your Nest Egg from Being Stolen by the Leprechaun
2021
Virtual Webinar
The Three Secrets Nobody Tells You As You Enter Your Second Half of Life
2021
SCASD Community Webinar
What You Need to Do TODAY to Protect Your Special Needs Child Tomorrow
2021
ReMax/Centre Realty Virtual Lunch & Learn
Estate Planning Essentials
2021
Centre County GIN Virtual Spring Conference
Legal Conversations
2021
Best Western Plus Community Seminar
The Three Secrets Nobody Tells You As You Enter Your Second Half of Life
2021
Best Western Plus Community Seminar
Three Safety Nets Your Family Can Use to Prevent Drowning in Nursing Home Bills
2021
Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) Virtual Community Webinar
Legal & Financial Documents Everyone Needs
2020
Virtual Webinar
Tax Planning in 2020: An Elder Law Perspective
2020
Virtual Webinar
A Thanksgiving Toast of Gratitude: Meaningful Conversations to Have with Family
2020
Virtual Webinar
Piecing Together the Long-Term Care Puzzle: A Roadmap to Community Resources Revealed
2020
Virtual Webinar
Digging Deeper into Dementia: 6 Tips for Caregivers & Available Care Options
2020
Virtual Webinar
Managing a Health Care Crisis: Strategies to Protect & Provide
2020
Virtual Webinar
Wine & Wills Virtual Happy Hour
2020
Virtual Webinar
Myth or Truth? The Facts that Affect Your Second Half of Life
2020
Virtual Webinar
Planning for the Unexpected: An Intro to Comprehensive Estate Pre-Planning
2020
SCASD Community Webinar
Legal Documents All Individuals with Special Needs & Their Families Should Have
2020
PSEA Pre-Retirement Virtual Seminar
Estate Planning Essentials: Planning Ahead for Your Second Half of Life
2020
Lycoming Law Association Virtual Webinar
Trust Law & Retirement Plan Beneficiary Updates & Developments
2020
Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Virtual Webinar
The Greatest Gift: Basics of Estate Planning
2020
CGNE/CNR Collaborative Seminar Series
Living through A Pandemic: Planning for Your Second Half of Life
2020
Best Western Plus Community Seminar
Managing a Healthcare Crisis: Strategies to Protect & Provide
2020
Best Western Plus Community Seminar
The Asset Protection Trust: Its Purpose, Funding & Administration
2019
Toftrees Golf Resort Community Seminar
Moving In? Or Moving Out? Exploring Levels of Care
2019
The Village at Penn State Community Seminar
Estate Planning 101
2019
PSEA Pre-Retirement Seminar
Estate Planning Toolbox
2019
Penn College Transitions Conference
Legal Concerns in Transitioning to Adulthood
2019
Nature Inn Community Seminar
Myth or Truth...The Facts that Affect your Second Half of Life
2019
National Association of Tax Professionals - PA Chapter seminar
Tax Planning in 2019: An Elder Law Perspective
2019
Londonderry Restaurant Community Seminar
Planning for the Unexpected
2019
Elder Care Decisions Day
Preventing a Health Care Crisis
2019
Best Western Plus Community Seminar
The Greatest Gift: Trusts & Estate Planning 101
2019
Best Western Plus Community Seminar
The Estate Planning Toolbox
2019
Best Western Plus Community Seminar
A Federal Tax Law Update from an Elder Law Perspective
2019
Best Western Plus Community Seminar
The Asset Protection Trust - Its Purpose, Funding, & Administration
2019
Adult Children of Aging Parents - Centre County seminar
How Do You Talk About: The Conversations We Should All be Having with Our Loved Ones
2018
Susque View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Senior Expo
Long-Term Care Planning 101
2018
Quality Inn Penn State Community Seminar
Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families
2018
Quality Inn Penn State Community Seminar
What's in YOUR Pot o' Gold
2018
PSEA Pre-Retirement Seminar
7 Planning Steps for the Second Half of Life
2018
PSEA Central Region Pre-Retirement Conference
7 Planning Steps for the Second Half of Life
2018
Ohesson Manor Nursing Home
The Hidden Truths of Long-Term Care Planning
2018
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Nittany Valley Hospital Community Seminar
7 Planning Steps for the Second Half of Life
2018
Comfort Suites Community Seminar
The Secret Strategy: An Unexpected Way to Pay for Nursing Home Care
2018
Centre County Elder Abuse Task Force
Legal Tools to Control Your Health & Finances
2018
Blair Senior Services Seminar
The Key to Aging Safely
2018
Best Western Plus Community Seminar
Planning for the Unexpected - An Introduction to Comprehensive Estate Pre-Planning
2018
Best Western Plus Community Seminar
Managing a Healthcare Crisis: Strategies to Protect and Provide
2018
Alzheimer's Association Spring Conference
Navigating your Patient's Rights and Resident's Advance Directives
2018
Adult Children of Aging Parents - Centre County seminar
Estate Planning 101
Publications
2021
George T. Bisel Co., Inc. publications
2021 Supplement to the Pennsylvania Trust Guide: A Handbook for Trustees and Their Advisors: FOURTH EDITION
2019
Advantage Media Group
Protect Your Family! What You Really Need to Know for the Second Half of Life
Languages
English