About the Ocotillo Neighborhood

Ocotillo is a peaceful, upscale neighborhood in Chandler, Arizona, known for its beautiful lakes, golf courses, and top-rated schools. Nextdoor Its defining feature is an extensive 162-acre interconnected lake system with 17 miles of shoreline — a unique waterfront living experience in the Arizona desert. Move to Chandler, AZ
The community is comprised of nearly 40 distinct neighborhoods and is home to the Ocotillo Golf Club, a 27-hole Ted Robinson-designed course, as well as parks including Blue Heron Park, Serenity Bend Park, and Lakeside Park. Neighborhoods Families are drawn to the area in part because of the award-winning Chandler Unified School District, with Hamilton High School and Jacobson Elementary School both located within the community.
Around 40 percent of Ocotillo residents are employed in management, professional, and executive positions Azhomes — a community profile that reflects the kind of financial lives where thoughtful estate planning makes a real and lasting difference.

A Personal Connection to Ocotillo

Attorney David Gerszewski and his wife Anne are not just familiar with Ocotillo — they call it home. David and Anne live in the Ocotillo community and are regulars at St. Among restaurant. David also spends time on the fairways at Ocotillo Golf Club — by his own admission, more for the enjoyment of the community than the scorecard. When David sits down with an Ocotillo family to discuss their estate plan, he is not just serving a client — he is helping a neighbor in the community where he lives.

Why Estate Planning Matters for Ocotillo Residents

Ocotillo is one of the most desirable communities in the East Valley, and many of its residents have built substantial financial lives here — lakefront homes, retirement accounts, investment portfolios, and growing families. Without a proper estate plan in place, those assets may not transfer to your loved ones the way you intend.
Arizona’s probate process can be time-consuming, costly, and public. For homeowners with significant real estate equity, professionals with retirement accounts and stock compensation, and families with minor children, the stakes are high enough that putting off estate planning is a risk most people would not take if they understood what was involved.
Common situations Ocotillo-area families bring to Citadel Law Firm include:

• Lakefront and golf course homeowners who want their property to pass directly to their children without going through probate
• Dual-income professional households who want both spouses fully protected if something unexpected happens
• Families with children in Hamilton High School or Chandler Unified schools who want a clear financial plan in place
• Retirees living in Ocotillo who want to update or create an estate plan that reflects their current assets and wishes
• Business owners and executives who need their personal estate plan to coordinate with their professional interests

Every situation is unique — consulting with an estate planning attorney is the best way to understand your options.

state Planning Services Available to Ocotillo Families

Citadel Law Firm PLLC offers a full range of estate planning services to families in and around the Ocotillo neighborhood:

Revocable Living Trust

A revocable living trust is one option many Ocotillo families consider to keep their assets — including their home — out of probate and pass property to loved ones efficiently. The trust can be updated or changed at any time during your lifetime.

Will / Last Will and Testament

A will is the foundation of any estate plan. It designates who receives your assets, names a guardian for minor children, and appoints a personal representative to handle your estate.

Financial Power of Attorney

This document allows someone you trust to manage financial decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so.

Healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will

These documents ensure your medical wishes are known and that a trusted person can make healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to speak for yourself.

Beneficiary Deed

Arizona law allows homeowners to transfer real property to a named beneficiary outside of probate through a beneficiary deed. For Ocotillo homeowners with significant real estate equity, this is a powerful and often underused planning tool.

Estate Planning for Blended Families

Families with children from prior relationships have unique planning considerations. Attorney David Gerszewski has helped many East Valley blended families build plans that protect everyone involved.
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For Ocotillo families with larger or more complex estates, more sophisticated planning strategies may be available. Citadel Law Firm works with clients to understand all of their options.

Why Ocotillo Families Choose Citadel Law Firm

Citadel Law Firm PLLC is a dedicated estate planning law firm — this is not a side practice. Attorney David Gerszewski focuses exclusively on helping Arizona families create plans that protect what matters most. The firm offers free consultations so families can ask their questions and understand their options before making any decisions. There is no pressure and no obligation.
David and Anne live in Ocotillo, which means this is not just a community Citadel Law Firm serves — it is a community the firm is genuinely part of. The office is located at 1767 E. Queen Creek Rd. #1, Chandler, AZ 85248, just minutes from the neighborhood. The firm serves clients throughout Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Maricopa, and Florence.

Driving Directions from Ocotillo to Citadel Law Firm

Getting to Citadel Law Firm from the Ocotillo neighborhood is a quick and straightforward drive. Here are general directions:

• From the Ocotillo Golf Club or the Downtown Ocotillo shopping center area, head north on Alma School Road or Price Road toward Queen Creek Road.
• Turn east onto Queen Creek Road.
• Continue east on Queen Creek Road past McQueen Road.
• Turn right into the parking lot immediately after passing McQueen Road.

Citadel Law Firm PLLC is located at 1767 E. Queen Creek Rd. #1, Chandler, AZ 85248.

Free parking is available on site. The drive from Ocotillo typically takes under 10 minutes.

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