Dennis A W Fordham

Dennis A W Fordham

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 34 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Lakeport, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

870 South Main Street, Lakeport, CA

About Dennis

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Drafting Wills and Trusts.

22 years | 700 cases

50%
Trusts 30%

Trust Administration upon death or incapacity of settlor who established the trust.

22 years | 40 cases

30%
Probate 20%

Court supervised administration of a deceased person's probate estate, It can either be testate (with a will) or intestate (without a will).

22 years | 20 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

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

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Posted by Don | June 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

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 ...I instigated matters before I sold the house, there would have been a noticeable tax advantage, but not subsequently. An opportunity missed. I appreciate Mr. Fordham's ability to translate legal matters into plain English, without Latin or obscure references to various sections of law. I will be consulting him again on estate matters in a few months, and can recommend his careful expertise to others with complete confidence.

Posted by June | February 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Very knowledgeable

Dennis Fordham made this difficult time in my life much easier with his understanding of probate law/cases. The last thing I needed to worry about was how to get this probate taken care of after learning my mother did not have a will or a trust. I appreciated his attention to detail and the way he m...oved quickly protecting us from other unnecessary costs.

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... highly recommend him and will use him in the future as my life changes and I need changes to my will and living trust.

Posted by Marian | January 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Help with a Living Trust

Dennis was so highly recommended that I contacted him asking if he would make me a Living Trust even though I would not be able to visit his office. He agreed and we worked out the details through phone conversations, emails and protected documents. He is competent and a very caring lawyer. With the ...help of a friend I was able to visit his office for the signing and notarizing of the documents. I sincerely appreciate his and Janita's help.

Posted by Linda | December 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Trust

Dennis prepared an updated trust for us. He listened to us and assisted with decisions in a professional manner. We found his services to be timely and affordable. We would highly recommend his services.

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

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 Library

Trustee

2006 - Present

Redwood Empire Estate Planning Council

Member

1996 - Present

Lakeport Rotary

Member

Education

1994

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws (Taxation)

1991

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

J.D.

1988

Columbia Univ

History

Speaking Engagements

2016

Lake County Bar Association

Revocable Transfer on Death Deed

2010

Speaker's Panel

Financial Elder Abuse

Publications

2010

California State Bar Trusts and Estates Quarterly Using Private Retirement Plans to Protect your Assets from Creditors
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