Skip to main content

John Jay Mangan Jr.

Open for Business
Virtual Consultation
  Save
Avvo Rating10
See more Palm City Probate lawyersSearch
AboutContactReviewsCost

About John

The Law Offices of John Mangan, P.A. has one simple goal:  to help our clients to preserve and protect their legacy.  We strive to accomplish our goal by providing estate planning and administration services for clients. We focus primarily on wills, trusts, asset protection, guardianship, and probate administration.

Our clients are special to us – much more than just a name in a file folder. We build relationships with our clients that last far beyond their initial engagement with our firm. We take a sincere interest in each client, in their family, and in their future. We look out for our clients’ interests and take proactive action in order to ensure that their affairs are in order.  As a result, we do things quite a bit differently than what you might expect:

1. We charge by flat fee only for planning services.

2. We strive to build life-long relationships with our clients, which means they hear from us on a regular basis, even after their work is completed.

3. Each client’s plan is customized to their individual needs (no “cookie cutter” plans).

We serve clients throughout the Treasure Coast, Palm Beach County and Okeechobee County, as well as other parts of Florida.

To learn more, contact us today at 772-324-9050 or through the web at www.PalmCityLawyer.com.

 

Read More

Practice areas

OtherWills and living willsTrustsEstate planningProbate
  1. Probate: 30%

  2. Estate planning: 20%

  3. Trusts: 20%

  4. Wills and living wills: 20%

  1. Guardianship: 10%

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

1230125 1465230228

Contact

Law Offices of John Mangan, P.A.

901 SW Martin Downs Blvd.
Ste. 205
Palm City, FL, 34990-2851

Law Offices of John Mangan, P.A.

515 SW Camden Ave., Ste. A
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Stuart, FL, 34994

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing200504/04/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers20
Legal guides40
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Board Certified - Wills, Trusts & EstatesFlorida Bar2017
Pro Bono Award19th Judicial Circuit Legal Aid2014
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorney & OwnerLaw Offices of John Mangan, P.A.2010 - Present
AttorneyLaw Offices of Robert D. Schwartz, P.A.2008 - 2009
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
St. Joseph Catholic School Advisory CouncilMember2020 - Present
Martin County Estate Planning CouncilMember2013 - Present
Martin County Business ExchangePast President2012 - Present
Martin County Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
Palm City Chamber of CommerceMember2011 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember2010 - Present
Florida BarMember2005 - Present
Palm City Chamber of CommerceBoard Member2015 - 2019
Kane CenterPlanned Giving Advisory Committee2014 - 2018
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Palm City Lawyer BlogDOES A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST REALLY PROTECT THE SETTLOR’S ASSETS? THE ANSWER MAY SURPRISE YOU2017
Palm City Lawyer Blog5 ESSENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING2017
Palm City Lawyer BlogRULE 41F AND THE CONTINUING IMPORTANCE OF GUN TRUSTS2017
Palm City Lawyer BlogAN INTRODUCTION TO FLORIDA LAND TRUSTS2017
Palm City Lawyer BlogHIGH NET-WORTH ESTATE PLANNING: 5 POTENTIAL METHODS TO HELP MINIMIZE ESTATE TAX LIABILITY2017
Palm City Lawyer BlogWHAT WILLS DO NOT COVER: INCAPACITY PLANNING2017
Palm City Lawyer Blog3 IMPORTANT CONCEPTS OF FLORIDA HOMESTEAD AND THEIR MEANINGS2017
Palm City Lawyer Blog5 REASONS TO HAVE YOUR REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST REGULARLY REVIEWED2016
Palm City Lawyer BlogA BRIEF OVERVIEW OF PORTABILITY2016
Palm City Lawyer Blog7 DAMAGING MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT FLORIDA ESTATE PLANNING2016
Palm City Lawyer BlogDIY ESTATE PLANNING: IS IT WORTH THE RISKS?2016
Palm City Lawyer Blog9 KEY QUALITIES TO LOOK FOR WHEN NAMING A TRUSTEE2016
Palm City Lawyer BlogHOLLOW TESTAMENTS: UNDERSTANDING FLORIDA HOLOGRAPHIC WILLS2016
Palm City Lawyer BlogTHE DEATHBED WILL2016
Palm City Lawyer BlogPROTECTING YOUR IRA WITH A STANDALONE RETIREMENT TRUST2016
Palm City Lawyer BlogEXECUTING AN ESTATE: 8 KEY DUTIES OF THE EXECUTOR2016
Palm City Lawyer BlogA BRIEF Q&A ON SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS2016
Palm City Lawyer BlogESTATE PLANNING BEYOND THE WILL: THE IMPORTANCE OF POWERS OF ATTORNEY2016
Wagging TalesThink about the FOUR TOP REASONS to consider a living trust.2016
Palm City Lawyer BlogUNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC ASSET PROTECTION TRUSTS2016
Palm City Lawyer BlogA BRIEF Q&A ON SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS2016
Palm City Lawyer BlogESTATE PLANNING: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF EXECUTOR2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogESTATE PLANNING 101: HOW TO HAVE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR LOVED ONES2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogFLORIDA INTESTACY: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE WITHOUT A WILL?2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogESTATE PLANNING BASICS: WHY AVOIDING PROBATE IS PREFERABLE2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogWHY YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE NEED SEPARATE WILLS2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF PROBATE2015
Palm City Lawyer Blog3 ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR BUSINESS ESTATE PLANNING2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogFIVE BENEFITS OF A “GUN TRUST”2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogSECURE YOUR LEGACY: FIVE OFTEN OVERLOOKED QUESTIONS THAT MUST BE ANSWERED BY YOUR ESTATE PLAN2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogESTATE PLANNING: 3 TIPS TO HELP YOU BEGIN2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogESTATE PLANNING 101: THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF AN IRREVOCABLE TRUST2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogPET TRUSTS: FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR YOUR FURRY FAMILY MEMBERS2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogWHAT HAPPENS TO MY DEBTS WHEN I DIE?2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogFACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING AN EXECUTOR (OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE) FOR YOUR ESTATE2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogWARNING: 6 CRITICAL FACTORS FOR PARENTS WITH MINOR CHILDREN, PART I2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogWARNING: 6 CRITICAL FACTORS FOR PARENTS WITH MINOR CHILDREN, PART II2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogFOUR DISASTROUS ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES TO AVOID2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogESTATE PLANNING: IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO BEGIN2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogIS A SPENDTHRIFT TRUST IS RIGHT FOR YOU?2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogTHREE BENEFITS OF A CHARITABLE TRUST2015
Palm City Lawyer BlogESTATE PLANNING: DO YOU HAVE A PLAN FOR YOUR DIGITAL ASSETS?2014
Palm City Lawyer BlogESTATE PLANNING FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES: SIX KEY ISSUES TO CONSIDER2014
Palm City Lawyer BlogUNDERSTANDING PROBATE: AN OVERVIEW OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE SYSTEM2014
Palm City Lawyer BlogTOO IMPORTANT TO OVERLOOK: FOUR KEY ELEMENTS OF A STRONG WILL2014
Palm City Lawyer BlogESTATE PLANNING 101: IF YOU OWN FIREARMS, CONSIDER CREATING A GUN TRUST2014
Palm City Lawyer BlogFIVE ITEMS TO CONSIDER WHILE NAMING A GUARDIAN FOR YOUR MINOR CHILDREN2014
Palm City Lawyer BlogSECURE YOUR LEGACY: FOUR MISTAKES TO AVOID WHILE CREATING YOUR WILL2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Emory University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2004
Emory University Goizueta Business SchoolMBA - Master of Business Administration2004
University of VirginiaBA - Bachelor of Arts1995
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Martin County Estate Planning Council - Continuing Legal Education (CLE)Gun Trusts and Administration of Trusts & Estates2017
Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida Society of Enrolled AgentsTop 10 IRA Planning Mistakes2016
St. Lucie County Bar Assocation Continuing Legal Education (CLE) LuncheonPlanning for Retirement Accounts2016
AllegroHow Estate Planning and Living Trusts Can Benefit You and Your Loved Ones2016
Martin Downs Country ClubTop 4 Estate Planning Mistakes...and How to Detect and Avoid Them2015
Treasure Coast Real Estate Investors AssociationTop 10 Planning and Asset Protection Mistakes Made by Real Estate Investors2015
Stuart Shooting CenterBasics of Florida Gun Law, Gun Trusts & Asset Protection Planning2015
Treasure Coast Real Estate Investors AssociationTop 10 Real Estate Investor Mistakes That Can Leave You and Your Family Exposed2015
Gun Law SeminarFL Firearms Law & Planning For Gun Owners, Including Gun Trusts2015
Martin Downs Country ClubTop 4 Estate Planning Mistakes & How to Avoid Them2015
Port St. Lucie, FL Gun ShowBasics of FL Gun Law/Gun Trusts & Planning for Gun Owners2015
Port St. Lucie, FL Gun ShowBasics of FL Gun Law/Gun Trusts & Planning for Gun Owners2014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
IN RE: Louis V. Carrino and Deborah Deno Carrino Revocable Trust Under Agreement Dated 12-23-08successfully obtained order granting trust modification
IN RE: Estate of Sydney Downiesuccessfully obtained order of discharge
IN RE: Estate of James P. Haleysuccessfully obtained order of discharge

Reviews

(23)
5 Star
100%
4 Star
0%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Review John Mangan Jr.

ETATE PLANNING

Posted by

I recently relocated from California to Florida and Joh updated my Estate Planning Documents to meat Florida requirements. I am 88 years old and had dealings with many attorneys both business and private. John is a very good attorney, his office staff is very efficient, everything is on time and working like clock work. Highly recommended. Andre
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Professional and efficient

Posted by

Mr. Mangan and his team were very courteous and professional. They expedited things to the best of their ability and kept me informed every step of the way. This was very important to me as an out of state client.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

No pressure, very thorough

Posted by

John was incredibly helpful and patient as he explained the mechanics of the documents. There was never any pressure and he and his awesome staff were incredibly responsive.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Exactly what I needed

Posted by

John was tremendous. He clearly explained all of my options and the implications and then completed the work accurately and efficiently in total agreement with my wishes. I highly recommend John Mangan.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Awesome Attorney !!!

Posted by

It gives us great pleasure to recommend attorney John Mangan. If you are looking for an outstanding estate attorney in the Martin County area, you have found him in John Mangan. Mr. Mangan, April and his entire staff are caring and compassionate. His professionalism and expert legal knowledge helped our family out of a potentially dangerous situation. I am certain John Mangan will be an AWESOME ATTORNEY for you just as he has been for us.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
John Mangan Jr.'s response: Thank you very much, Tom and Cindy. It is my pleasure to work with your family!

Will Preparation

Posted by

John and his staff we the best! They were very patient with my husband and myself with our difficult schedules and many questions.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

John J. Mangan

Posted by

John Mangan created a Trust for me that was very comprehensive and effective. He explained the Trust to us in detail that was very clear and understandable. Subsequently,I have called him with questions and he responded promptly with accurate legal advice. I am very satisfied with his services and would highly recommend him.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

The Complicated Made Understandable

Posted by

I recently retained this attorney to prepare estate planning documents. Of course, the issues to be dealt with in a living will, a trust, powers of attorney, health care surrogates, guardians of person and property for a minor, etc. are numerous and complicated. Mr. Mangan walked me through all the necessary decisions prior to drafting any documents. Once the documents were drafted, he again sat with me and reviewed each document, verified that the decisions and elections made were what I wanted, and again explained things which confused me. The process of preparing one's own will and anticipating the eventuality of one's own death, especially when it involves planning for a minor child, is one which is easy to avoid (as I did for 13 years since my son's birth). However, I now feel much more comfortable than my son and others will be taken care of as I intend because of the time Mr. Mangan and his staff spent with me, and the detailed efforts to explain the important issues involved to me.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Estate planning

Posted by

John Mangan worked - developed and provided us with expert legal advice in revising our wills - trusts - etc in a most competent and professional environment - was most patient and courteous !!! We highly recommend him - unconditionally !!
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
John Mangan Jr.'s response: Thanks so much! It was my pleasure working with both of you!

Will/trust

Posted by

I requested assistance from John in creating a will/trust for my children. I had no idea how complex this was and that I would not have been able to do a thorough enough job had I done it myself. I provided some information to John and he took care of everything, at a very reasonable cost. He was very prompt, courteous and complete with his work. The result was a professional presentation of my will/trust that I can feel comfortable was done correctly. In addition, I now have a working relationship with John who I am confident I can turn to when I need assistance.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
John Mangan Jr.'s response: Thank you. I am glad I was able to help.
See all reviews

Attorney endorsements

(9)
Are you an attorney? Endorse this lawyer

Stuart Address, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 19, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse John. In addition to being a fellow attorney in the community and knowing of John's reputation in that regard, I recently retained John to help me with my own estate planning. His diligence, attention to detail, and clear explanations were appreciated. I trust that others would be similarly represented by John.

Philip DeBerard, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I strongly recommend Mr. Mangan if you need an attorney for an estate planning, probate, or trust issue. He is a dedicated professional, and a strong supporter of the local community.

Cristina Rubio, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Travis Walker, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Andrea Johnson White, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

John is a knowledgeable attorney in the area of estate planning. Not only does he handle complex matters with ease, he is also wonderful to work with. I would certainly recommend him for your estate planning needs.

Hugh Eighmie, Estate planning Attorney on May 27, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Mr. Mangan in the areas of estate planning, wills, probate and guardianship. He is an outstanding member of the Bar with the highest level of knowledge of the law and ethical standards. I refer all my estate planning clients to him because I know they will be well taken care of, and they will experience a high level of client satisfaction.

Francisco Garcia, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

John is a very knowledgeable attorney. He has the right skills and background to provide excellent legal services to clients.

Paul Burkhart, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I'm had several occasions to work with attorney Mangan. I have found him, at all times, to be professional, knowledgeable and reasonable. He is diligent and always up to date with the laws surrounding estate planning and probate. You will find him to be a pleasure to work with and I recommend his services without hesitation or reservation.

David Steinfeld, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse JJ. I have known JJ Mangan for several years and have confidently referred my business clients to him for estate planning. Without fail every one has come back and thanked me for introducing them to JJ. He is diligent, competent, and caring. I not only endorse him, I highly recommend him.