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.
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Acquired: 2003
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Acquired: 1992
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870 South Main Street, Lakeport, CA, 95453
53 Client Reviews
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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...
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...
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 ...
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.
"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis is super knowledgeable and has a very accessible and personable way of sharing information."
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2009
Specialization - Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law, California State Bar
2004 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Dennis A. Fordham
1994 - 2002
Senior Attorney, New York State Department of Taxation - Office of Counsel
2010 - Present
Lake County Law LibraryTrustee
2006 - Present
Redwood Empire Estate Planning CouncilMember
1996 - Present
Lakeport RotaryMember
1994
LL.M - Master of Laws (Taxation)
1991
J.D.
1988
History
2016
Revocable Transfer on Death Deed
2010
Financial Elder Abuse
2010