John J. Mangan Jr., Esq

As the oldest of five children, John feels blessed to have been born into a family with terrific parents who stressed the value of planning for the future. He incorporates their guidance into his work as an estate planning and probate attorney by helping his clients create personalized documents that safeguard their assets, protect their loved ones, and help ensure family relationships remain strong for generations to come. “When a robust, comprehensive plan is put into place, it increases the odds of preserving family harmony,” John said. “When there's no planning or a poorly prepared plan, conflict and tension often result.” As the founder of Beacon Legacy Law™, John has three goals for the team: Demonstrate a sincere interest in each client, their family, and their future in all that they do. Take proactive action to ensure client affairs are in order. Build a long-lasting, trust-based relationship with each client. When you choose to work with the firm, you can expect: A flat fee in most cases for planning services. A customized plan (no “cookie cutter” plans) created for each client’s needs. The opportunity for a long-term relationship with regular contact after work is completed, including the chance for a complimentary plan review every 3 years. This personalized approach to estate planning has led to a combined list of 180+ five-star Google reviews from satisfied clients. The firm has also been designated “The Best 10 Wills, Trusts, & Probates near Palm City, FL 34990” by Yelp and named to the Law Firm 500 list as “One Of The Fastest Growing Law Firms” in the USA for each of the past six years. Awards and Honors Honors Law Firm 500 Award 2025 Law Firm 500 Award 2024 Law Firm 500 Award 2023 Law Firm 500 Award 2022 Law Firm 500 Award 2021 Law Firm 500 Award 2020 Board Certified - Wills, Trusts & Estates, Florida Bar 2017 Pro Bono Award, 19th Judicial Circuit Legal Aid Pro Bono Award, Martin County Bar Association 2014 Guide to Florida, Best of Florida Nominee Wealth Counsel Member Attorney, 10 Years

• Founding Attorney
• Languages
• English (Primary)
• Spanish

• Planning for Retirement Accounts, St Lucie County Bar Association 2016
• Top 10 IRA Planning Mistakes, Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents 2016
• Gun Trusts and Administration of Trusts & Estates, Martin County Estate Planning Council - Continuing Legal Education (CLE) 2017 2017
• How Estate Planning and Living Trusts Can Benefit You and Your Loved Ones, Allegro 2016
• Top 10 Real Estate Investor Mistakes That Can Leave You and Your Family Exposed, Treasure Coast Real Estate Investors Association 2015
• Top 10 Planning and Asset Protection Mistakes Made by Real Estate Investors, Treasure Coast Real Estate Investors Association 2015
• Basics of Florida Gun Law, Gun Trusts & Asset Protection Planning, Stuart Shooting Center 2015
• Basics of FL Gun Law/Gun Trusts & Planning for Gun Owners, Port St. Lucie, FL Gun Show 2015
• Top 4 Estate Planning Mistakes...and How to Detect and Avoid Them, Martin Downs Country Club 2015
• Top 4 Estate Planning Mistakes & How to Avoid Them, Martin Downs Country Club 2015
• Gun Law Seminar: FL Firearms Law & Planning For Gun Owners, Including Gun Trusts 2015
• Basics of FL Gun Law/Gun Trusts & Planning for Gun Owners, Port St. Lucie, FL Gun Show 2014

• Florida
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida
• Specialties and Certifications
• Board Certified Specialist in Wills, Trusts & Estates, Florida Bar, 2017

• Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney 2005-Present
• Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section 2010-Present
• Martin County Bar Association 2011-Present
• Martin County Estate Planning Council 2013-Present
• Palm City Chamber of Commerce (Past Board Member) 2011-Present
• Martin County Business Exchange (Past President) 2012-Present
• St. Joseph Catholic School – School Advisory Council; Advancement Committee (past member) 2020-present
• Guide to Florida: Best of Florida Nominee
• Member Attorney: Wealth Counsel 10 years
• Justia 10.0 Lawyer Rating
• Kane Center – Planned Giving Advisory Committee 2014-2018