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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State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
870 South Main Street, Lakeport, CA, 95453
59 Client Reviews
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Posted by Tina | October 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Estate Planning with Dennis Fordham
We went to Mr. Fordham for estate planning, and we were very pleased with our experience. He was very knowledgeable, while also being patient and taking the time to explain anything we didn't understand in plain words. I would definitely recommend his services.
Posted by Margo | October 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Dennis A W Fordham is trustworthy and efficient
I've used Dennis Fordham for two very important legal events. The first was re-writing an adequate but incomplete Trust which he did with great expertise and efficiency. The second was when my partner passed away from cancer making sure all our legal matters were in place before she passed and updati...
Posted by Chris | October 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Trust and Estate Planning
I hired Attorney Fordham to advise and assist with estate matters arising from my brother's death in 2026. His advice was right on point. His documents were perfect and prepared in a timely fashion. His fees were fair and reasonable. He has a wealth of experience and contacts in Lake County which...
Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Estate Planning
Dennis did the estate planning for our family and we found his office to be very responsive and Dennis to be helpful and knowledgeable when we had questions. We have done business with him since 2005, which speaks volumes.
Posted by Lana | May 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Dennis Fordham is an experienced Estate Planner
Dennis Fordham, a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate & Trust, created our will and trust. He expertly guided us though the process, breaking it down into 3 steps and explaining what we needed to know when we needed to know it. At the first meeting he asked us what we wanted. Reading th...
"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