Getchell Marlene Pappas Attorney At Law

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Marlene focuses on the preparation of wills and trusts, probate and trust administration and litigation in the field of elder abuse, trust, probate law and personal injury. Marlene has run her own law firm in Marin County for the last 15 years. Marlene is a certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.
Marlene works with individuals and families who need estate planning, and/or who need assistance in probating an estate or administering a trust. Marlene also represents clients who have been sued or believe they have a right to sue in matters pertaining to finances, fiduciary accountings, trusts and estates. This area of law covers: Charitable Giving, Charitable Trusts, Drafting Trusts, Drafting Wills, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Living Trust, Living Wills, Probate.
In addition, Marlene handles Elder Abuse cases and Personal Injury.
Marlene has been named as a "Top Attorney" in Northern California, 2009 and 2010, as published in San Francisco Magazine's Super Lawyer Section. Marlene is a Past President of the Marin County Bar Association, a recipient of the Wiley Manual Award for providing pro bono legal services in Marin County and a certified green business. She serves as a settlement conference judge for the Marin County Superior Court and a member of the Marin Lawyer Referral Service Standing Committee. In addition, Marlene has been on the Board of Trustees for the California - Nevada Methodist Homes since 1981.
Marlene recognizes that as Americans live longer and longer lives, many require ongoing, long-term care. This care often falls to grown children - men and women who are in their forties, fifties, and sixties and busy with careers or perhaps children of their own. Getting caught in this care-giving sandwich - growing children on one side, aging parents on the other can be an emotional and financial burden, especially if you don't know where to turn for help. You will need to consider some legal and financial matters. To provide good care for an elder relative, it may be necessary to deal with care facilities, insurance, powers of attorney, and more. Marlene can help you plan for this situation and also provides legal support for elder abuse issues.

Person Injury claims are also an area that Marlene can help you with. As you know, it can be tough to set a dollar amount on injuries you suffer in an accident. There are so many things to consider: doctor's bills, time lost from work, medical costs for ongoing injuries, pain and suffering, and so on. Insurance companies take all of them into account when deciding how much to offer -- and ultimately payout -- for a personal injury claim. Speak to Marlene to evaluate your situation.