Jillian A. Mandarino, Esq. formerly Jillian A. Centanni, Esq. is the Founder and President of J. A. Centanni Law where she devotes her practice to estate planning, probate administration, and real estate matters. Ms. Mandarino has prepared over a hundred wills, codicils, trusts, and has provided legal advice concerning probate/estate administration to over hundred families.
Ms. Mandarino represents clients with estate planning, estate administration, and real estate matters, including the drafting of wills, codicils, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives; representing executors/trustees with the administration of an estate/trust and counseling them on their legal obligations; representing beneficiaries who are identified in a Will or Trust; representing landlords and tenants in landlord tenant disputes; and completing real estate purchase or sale transactions for individuals, families, and corporations.
Since founding J. A. Centanni Law, Ms. Mandarino has received several accolades for her skills in estate planning and real estate, including: Super Lawyer – Rising Star (2017-2020) by Thomson Reuters; 10 Best Real Estate Attorney New Jersey (2018-2019) by American Institute of Legal Counsel; and Lawyers of Distinction – Estate Planning Law (2018).
As an accomplished attorney, Ms. Mandarino has the following licenses:
- State Bar of New Jersey
- State Bar of the District of Columbia
- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- United States Court of International Trade
- United States Tax Court
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- United States Patent & Trademark Office
- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, Pennsylvania
- Certified Mediator for the State of New Jersey
Ms. Mandarino has also written the following published articles on estate planning and real estate issues:
- “Why You Need An Estate Plan: 10 Myths and Truths Revealed” (Book Chapter published by the NJ Association of Women Business Owners)
- “Estate Planning: Common Questions About Wills” (published by 24/Seven)
- “Seven Tips For Avoiding Unnecessary Costs During Probate” (published by 24/Seven)
- “Protect Yourself With The Power Of Three” (published by 24/Seven)
- “Should a Homeowner Puchase a Home Using an LLC” (published in The Warren-Watchung Connection)
- “When Going Into Business with Friends or Family, Make Sure You Have These Legal Agreements and Documents in Place” (published by the NJ Association of Women Business Owners)
Ms. Mandarino is an active member of the community and an avid University of Michigan – Ann Arbor sports fan who also enjoys golf, tennis, and chess. She served as an Editorial Board Member for the ABA publication Landslide and also served as a University of Michigan College of Engineering Board Member.
