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DiFranza Law focuses on 6 core areas of expertise, Guardianship, Guardian Advocacy, Adoption, Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Probate. We provide exceptional services for families living in Jacksonville, St. Johns, Ponte Vedra Beach, Orange Park, and throughout the state of Florida, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota.

Every person has needs that are unique to them and they also have differing abilities. Guardianship is a way to assist someone who lacks the capacity to manage their physical health and safety, protect or assert their rights, and/or manage their financial resources. DiFranza Law can help you establish a Guardianship. Learn more about Guardianship in this article:

When a child with special needs turns 18, the parents will no longer have the legal right to obtain health information or make decisions on their behalf. The purpose of a guardian advocate is to assist a person that has the capacity to make some, but not all, of the decisions regarding their person or property. We can help. Learn more about Guardian Advocacy in this article:

If you are looking to grow your family, our law firm can help with adoption of a minor or an adult. When adopting a minor child, it is a permanent relationship and the biological parental rights will be severed from the child. This differs from guardianship which can co-exist with the legal relationship between the child and the biological parents. Learn more about guardianship and adoption in this article:

From simple distributions to complex approaches with trusts and tax considerations, DiFranza Law will keep your peace of mind top priority. What works for one person doesn’t work for everyone, therefore estate planning is not something you should try to do without the assistance of an elder law attorney. Learn more about the Risks of DIY Estate Planning in this article:

Following the death of a loved one, there are many things that will require your attention. If your loved one doesn’t have a valid will or if a probate asset is missing, things can get very confusing and the process, called Probate, could take a lot longer. Learn more about the probate process in this article:

As we age, we will face very important decisions about where to live, about our care, and what will happen to us when we near the end of life on earth. As an elder law attorney, Lisa DiFranza helps guide older and disabled adults through these issues and legal considerations. Learn more about how an elder law attorney can help you in this article: