Do these questions ever keep you awake at night?

• Will your family have to go to court when you die?

• Who will take care of your children?

• Should your memory fail, or you feel you no longer think straight, will a trusted person manage your money and do things the way you want?

• Do you have a disabled child? What will happen to them when you die?

• Divorced or remarried? Are you sure that your children will be provided for when you die?

When you or your family members find yourselves in need of an estate planning lawyer or help with trusts or long-term care issues, you need a Northridge, California attorney who understands your concerns and promises to give your case the personal attention it deserves. My name is Martha Jo Patterson, Attorney at Law, and I have been practicing law for over 20 years in Southern California. I counsel clients in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys, including the communities of Chatsworth, Granada Hills, North Hills, Sunland, and Sun Valley.

When you hire me, you will get a dedicated lawyer who has spent almost nine years as a deputy city attorney, over 13 years as an estate planning and elder law attorney, and enjoys helping clients get their lives in order. I willingly travel to meet clients in their own homes, and take extra steps to make them feel comfortable with the legal processes involved. I offer knowledgeable and dedicated representation in the following areas:

• Elder Law 
  • Asset Protection
  • Conservatorships and Guardianships
  • Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Planning
  • Medi-Cal
• Estate Planning
  • Wills and Living Wills
  • Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
  • Durable Powers of Attorney
  • Advanced Health Care Directives
  • Special Needs Trusts
• Probate and Trust Administration
  • Inventorying Assets
  • Paying Last Taxes and Last Expenses
  • Orderly Distribution of Estates

My years of experience as an estate planning lawyer and disability planning attorney give me the background to help you assess your goals and options to make the best possible decisions for your individual circumstances. Please contact me today to schedule a free half-hour initial consultation. Weekend and evening hours are available by appointment.