Helping Families Plan for "What if..." What if your loved one has a stroke or is diagnosed with dementia or another disease, and they need care? If you are facing that dilemma, Martha will be your trusted guide. As part of an elite group of attorneys certified as Elder Law Attorneys by the National Elder Law Foundation, Martha Patterson is experienced in many elements of family law, including: Wills & Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning, Trust law Long-term care, Medi-Cal, Veteran's benefits, and more. Martha received attention and press as the attorney who helped Kerri Kasem (Casey Kasem's daughter) with her legal battle to see her father in 2014.