Dennis A W Fordham
About Dennis
Biography
Attorney Dennis A. Fordham (Lakeport, California) focuses primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Medi-Cal/SSI Benefits. Our clients come primarily from Lake and Mendocino Counties.
Estate Planning is about protecting you and your loved ones in the event of incapacity and death. It involves drafting Trusts, Wills, Death Beneficiary Forms, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives that meet the clients’ goals regarding both Incapacity and Legacy planning: Who steps in, when they step-in, and what authority they have over the client’s estate during incapacity. And, who steps in, who gets “what, when and how” after the client dies.
Estate Administration is about administering an incapacitated or deceased person’s estate. It involves administering an incapacitated or deceased person’s estate. That may involve administering a Trust, commencing a Probate, or a less formal estate administration for small estates.
Medi-Cal/SSI is about preserving a person’s entitlement to such needs based government benefits. It involves issues related to Medi-Cal eligibility, Share of Cost, and Estate Recovery. Such issues are also addressed in Estate Planning.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
22 years | 700 cases
22 years | 40 cases
22 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 34 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Dennis A Fordham
870 South Main Street, Lakeport, CA, 95453
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Dennis A W Fordham's Reviews
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53 Client Reviews
Showing 11 - 15 of 33 reviews | Estate Planning
Posted by Doris | July 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Knowledgeable, professional and affordable
Dennis Fordham made a difficult time much easier preparing my living trust. He is very knowledgeable, professional and affordable He has a small but excellent staff which made the process very easy. I would recommend him.
Posted by STEPHEN | July 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Happy Client!
Mr Fordham was awesome to work with. We are totally happy with our results. Professional and patient. We had no idea what we needed. He explained so concisely that we have a good understanding. We not only have our estate planning taken care of....we understand it.
Posted by Don | June 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
A complicated question of title resolved
I consulted Mr. Fordham concerning a question raised by my CPA, regarding changing the manner of title on a house I sold last year after my wife's passing. He was quickly able to analyze the issue and give me a clear and simple opinion, unfortunately not favorable but resolved without doubt. Had ...
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Very thorough
Mr. Fordham clearly and promptly answered all our questions. Our estate plan was completed within the time frame promised. He was very helpful given our "blended family" complexities. Overall he is very professional!
Posted by Steven | January 27, 2022 | Estate Planning
Updated Will & Trust
Mr. Fordham and staff are very professional and helpful. From the first visit until the final draft and signing. Mr. Fordham explained everything and answered all my questions. His fees are reasonable and affordable. You can read his articles in the Lake County Record - Bee on every other Saturday. I...
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Experience
Honors
2009
Specialization - Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law, California State Bar
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Dennis A. Fordham
1994 - 2002
Senior Attorney, New York State Department of Taxation - Office of Counsel
Associations
2010 - Present
Lake County Law LibraryTrustee
2006 - Present
Redwood Empire Estate Planning CouncilMember
1996 - Present
Lakeport RotaryMember
Education
1994
LL.M - Master of Laws (Taxation)
1991
J.D.
1988
History
Speaking Engagements
2016
Revocable Transfer on Death Deed
2010
Financial Elder Abuse
Publications
2010