Apply to Attend
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 1:15 PM lunch served, 2:00 PM seminar begins
Duration: About one hour, including questions
Format: Live and in person, no webinar
Location: Jupiter, FL. The venue address is sent to approved applicants.
Cost: Complimentary
Seats: Limited
Why we ask you to apply
Most seminars take anyone who fills out a form. We do it differently.
John keeps the room small on purpose. He answers questions from the front of the room, and that only works when the people in the room are dealing with similar issues. So every application is treated with extra care by our team before a seat is confirmed. We are looking at your situation holistically, what you already have in place, and whether an hour in this room is going to be a good use of your time.
For those who are a good fit for this seminar, we will provide you with the appropriate details and next steps. If you are not a fit right now, we will tell you that honestly and point you toward something more useful, whether that is a complimentary discovery call or one of our written guides.
This is not a sales pitch with some food attached to it. Nothing is sold from the podium and no one calls you afterward asking for a decision.
What we cover
Florida law does not work the way most people assume, and it does not work the way it did in the state you came from. Here is what John walks through:
Wills and trusts, and which one your situation actually calls for. Not the textbook definition. The practical difference in what your family goes through, what it costs, and how long it takes.
Florida homestead, which surprises almost everyone. Your home is protected in ways other states do not match, and it is also restricted in ways that quietly override what your will says. Plans drafted up north almost never account for this.
How probate really works here, and how to stay out of it. What gets frozen, how long it takes in Martin and St. Lucie counties, what it costs, and which assets skip the process entirely.
The documents that matter while you are still alive. Powers of attorney, health care surrogate designations, living wills, and HIPAA authorizations. These are the documents families need first, and they are the ones most often missing or outdated.
Out-of-state documents and Florida residency. If you moved here or you split the year, your will may technically be valid and still cause real problems. The person you named to settle your estate may not even be allowed to serve in Florida.
Protecting what you leave to your children. How inheritances get lost to divorce, creditors, and lawsuits, and the structures that prevent it.
The mistakes we clean up most often. Beneficiary designations that contradict the trust. Trusts that were signed but never funded. Plans that have not been reviewed in a decade. Each one is fixable, and each one is expensive if nobody catches it.
You leave with all the information you'll need for the next steps regarding your personal situation, whether or not you ever become a client.
Who should apply
This session is built for you if any of these are true:
- You moved to Florida and your documents were signed in another state
- You split the year between Florida and somewhere else
- You have no plan at all, or a will you signed years ago and have not looked at since
- You have a trust and are not certain it was ever funded correctly
- You own a home, a business, or property in more than one state
- You want your family to inherit without spending a year in probate court
Spouses and partners are welcome, and we encourage you to come together. Please note both names on your application so we can seat you side by side.
About John J. Mangan, Jr., JD, MBA
John is the founding attorney at Beacon Legacy Law™ and has been helping Florida families protect their legacies since 2010. He is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates, a credential held by a very small fraction of Florida attorneys.
He holds a law degree and an MBA from Emory University, and he came into estate planning from a financial services background, which is why he talks about your plan in the context of your whole financial picture rather than as a stack of paperwork. The firm has earned more than 300 five star reviews and has been named one of the fastest growing law firms in the country for six consecutive years.
John's view is that documents are the byproduct of a good relationship between an attorney and a client, not the point of it. You will hear that in how he teaches.
What happens after you apply
- You submit your application. It takes about two minutes.
- Our team reviews it. Every applicant will hear back from us within one business day.
- If you are approved, you receive an email with the venue address, parking instructions, and what to bring.
- Bring your questions, and your appetite.
If your plans change, just reply to the confirmation email. Seats are limited and someone else will use it.
Your information stays with us
We use your contact details to review your application and send you seminar details. We do not sell, rent, or share your information with anyone. Read our privacy policy if you would like the specifics.
Apply now
The room is small and it fills. If you have been meaning to get this handled, an hour on a Tuesday afternoon is a reasonable place to start.
Questions before you apply? Call us at 772-279-4153 or contact us online.
Proudly serving families throughout Florida including Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Island, Tequesta, Hobe Sound, and Port St. Lucie.