Law Offices of Geoff Bernhardt

Specialties

Elder Law and Estate Planning, including:

*Medicaid — long-​term care costs

*Estate planning — wills and trusts

*Probate and estate administration

*Powers of attorney

*Guardianships and conservatorships

*Advance directives for health care

*Special needs trusts

History

Established in 2004.

The firm’s team of lawyers and support staff have been described by clients as deeply experienced and highly responsive. Their devotion to elder law can be seen in the firm’s membership to worthy organizations including:

*National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

*Oregon State Bar Elder Law Section Board Member

*Oregon Gerontological Association

*National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oregon Chapter

Meet the Business Owner

Geoff R.

Business Owner

Geoff has assisted individuals and families address legal and financial consequences of aging for over 20 years. His guest speaking engagements on estate planning and elder law include the Multnomah Bar Association, the Oregon Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Office of the Long-​Term Care Ombudsman and the Oregon Law Institute.

The Oregon State Bar received Geoff’s assistance in writing a book on Elder Law for Oregon attorneys. The Bar also honored Geoff for his educational services to Oregon Elder Law Attorneys in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Geoff is prior recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Award for the Multnomah County Legal Aid Senior Law Project.

Geoff is a shareholder in his firm, the Law Offices of Geoff Bernhardt, which specializes in elder law, estate planning, probate, guardianships and conservatorships. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Oregon Gerontological Association and on the Program Committee of the Oregon Chapter of the Nation