Geisler Patterson Law - Anaheim, CA

Compassionate Elder Law and Asset Protection in Anaheim, California

Planning for aging, severe illness, or the eventual transfer of family wealth requires exceptional legal precision and genuine empathy. Founded by acclaimed attorney Martha Patterson, Geisler Patterson Law provides trusted legal counsel for seniors, caregivers, and families throughout Anaheim and Southern California. As the daughter of Joseph Geisler, who served as Anaheim City Attorney for nearly two decades, Martha Patterson carries forward a proud heritage of community advocacy. Guided by her personal journey as a caregiver for her spouse with dementia, she brings fierce dedication to protecting family security. When families look to hire a lawyer with rare credentials, this practice delivers guidance that shields family wealth from costly nursing home bills and stressful courtroom disputes.

Comprehensive Wills, Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers

Estate planning is not merely a posthumous transfer of assets; it is a vital strategy for protecting your life and dignity while living. Operating as dedicated wills, estate planning and probate lawyers, the firm designs thorough legal frameworks tailored to each client needs. Key legal services include:

• Custom revocable living trusts drafted by seasoned trusts lawyers to avoid California probate
• Last will and testament documentation created by focused wills lawyers to name guardians and executors
• Durable statutory powers of attorney prepared by power of attorney lawyers for financial management
• Advance healthcare directives designating trusted agents to oversee medical choices
• Special needs trusts designed to safeguard disabled family members while preserving public benefits

By creating living trusts that function smoothly throughout cognitive decline, the firm ensures clients never face expensive probate delays or public asset exposure.

Certified Elder Law and Medi-Cal Long-Term Care Planning

With California skilled nursing facility costs frequently surpassing thousands of dollars each month, long-term healthcare expenses can rapidly deplete life savings. As a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, Martha Patterson helps families qualify for Medi-Cal benefits to cover skilled nursing care while lawfully protecting the primary residence, retirement funds, and savings for the healthy spouse. Her proactive asset protection planning eliminates Medi-Cal estate recovery exposure, allowing elders to receive essential medical care while preserving an inheritance for future generations.

Conservatorships and Protective Incapacity Solutions

When an elderly family member experiences severe dementia or sudden stroke without advance directives in place, judicial conservatorship proceedings may become necessary. Martha Patterson possesses extensive courtroom experience handling conservatorship petitions in Orange County Superior Court. Her notable legal work overseeing high-profile matters, including instrumental advocacy for the Kasem family, demonstrates her skill in securing conservatorships that shield vulnerable seniors from elder abuse and financial exploitation.

Dependable Probate Lawyers and Trust Administration

Navigating the death of a family patriarch or matriarch is emotionally challenging. Serving as dependable probate lawyers, the firm guides executors and trustees through every statutory requirement. The practice manages formal probate court petitions, creditor notifications, statutory accounting filings, and asset distributions, ensuring trustees fulfill their fiduciary duties without exposing themselves to beneficiary conflicts.

Certified Specialization and Free Educational Consultations

Martha Patterson is one of only twenty attorneys in California holding dual certification as both a California Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law and a Certified Elder Law Attorney. She has shared her elder law insights on national broadcasts including CNN, Good Morning America, and NBC. If you need an attorney urgently to protect an aging parent or secure long-term care benefits, Geisler Patterson Law offers a free strategy session. Contact the Anaheim office on East La Palma Avenue to schedule a consultation today.