About Jackie
Our Journey
Jackie Goffney has practiced law since 2006, concentrating on elder law, guardianship, estate planning and estate administration. A graduate of Lafayette College and Widener University Delaware Law School, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert C. Wright and honed her litigation skills as a Delaware County Assistant District Attorney.
Our Commitment
Jackie works with seniors, their adult children, and families facing difficult transitions. She explains your options in plain language, prepares the documents that protect you, and stays with you through probate, guardianship, and long-term care planning.
Why Families Choose Jackie
Families come to Jackie when it matters most: planning ahead, caring for an aging parent, or settling a loved one's estate. She brings nearly two decades of courtroom and estate experience to every matter, and she handles your case personally.
As a former Delaware County Assistant District Attorney and a frequent CLE instructor on guardianship law, Jackie knows how the courts work and how to keep your matter moving.
Planning Ahead
Wills, Trusts & Powers of Attorney
Clear, carefully drafted documents that make your wishes known and spare your loved ones uncertainty.
Elder Law
Guardianship & Long-Term Care
Guidance on guardianship, Medicaid planning, and protecting a parent or spouse who can no longer manage on their own.
After a Loss
Probate & Estate Administration
Step-by-step help settling an estate in Pennsylvania, from opening probate to final distribution.
What Our Clients Say
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a will if I don't have much?
Yes. A will says who receives your belongings, who handles your affairs, and who would care for minor children. Without one, Pennsylvania law decides for you.
When is a guardianship needed?
When an adult can no longer make safe decisions and has no valid power of attorney, a court may appoint a guardian. Planning ahead can often avoid this.
What if someone dies without a will?
Pennsylvania's intestacy laws decide who inherits, which may not match what your loved one wanted, and the court appoints someone to settle the estate.
How long does probate take?
Many Pennsylvania estates take about a year to settle, depending on the assets, debts and taxes involved. Jackie will give you a realistic timeline at your first meeting.
