Carla Trinca-Conley

Carla Trinca-Conley, Esq. is a Jacksonville elder law attorney at Berg Bryant Elder Law Group, PLLC, who helps families address guardianship, probate, trust administration, and estate planning matters. She leads guardianship cases involving incapacitated adults, developmentally disabled adults, and minors receiving funds through injury claims or inheritance. She also assists clients with wills, trusts, special needs trusts, powers of attorney, and health care law surrogate documents. Her practice emphasizes practical planning and guidance through court requirements and sensitive family transitions.

Carla earned her J.D. cum laude from The John Marshall Law School, where she also completed a Certificate in Elder Law. She earned her B.S. magna cum laude in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She interned in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, gaining experience with adult guardianship proceedings. Her legal education and early probate exposure support her focused elder law practice and client counseling.

Carla is Board Certified in Elder Law by The Florida Bar and has worked extensively with guardianship, probate, trust administration, and estate planning matters. She volunteers to teach the eight-hour guardianship education course required for guardians appointed in Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit. She also helps families prepare for future care and decision-making through customized planning documents. Her work reflects sustained attention to aging, disability, incapacity, and fiduciary responsibilities in planning.

Carla Trinca-Conley is active in the Florida State Guardianship Association and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She also belongs to The Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section and the Jacksonville Bar Association. She brings board-certified knowledge to matters involving guardianship, probate, trusts, and estate planning. Her approach focuses on explaining legal requirements, addressing family concerns, and helping clients create practical strategies for care, asset management, and future decision-making needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Berg Bryant Elder Law Group, PLLC
• Member, The Florida Bar, Elder Law Section
• Member, Florida State Guardianship Association
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Member, Jacksonville Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• The John Marshall Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University of Pittsburgh
  BS in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude

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