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Forethought Law, PC

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Power of Attorney, Litigation, Estate, Elder Law

Forethought Law, PC is a boutique California trusts & estates law firm that practices exclusively in the areas of estate planning, trust administratio... (more)

Forethought Law, PC is a boutique California trusts & estates law firm that practices exclusively in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, conservatorship, and trust & estate litigation.
 
The reputation of Forethought Law is built on personal service, technical expertise, professional experience, and a genuine desire to provide creative and innovative approaches to complex legal issues.
 
Forethought Law represents individuals, families, and fiduciaries—regardless of the size of the estate—in all types of trusts & estates matters, including planning, administration, and litigation.

  • -When Applying the 120-Day Statute of Limitations Under Probate Code § 16061.8, When is a Trust Contest “Brought?”

    -Bien-Venue: Commencing Trust-Related Litigation in the Proper County

    -In re Williams Securities Litigation – WCG Subclass: How Dura Met Daubert

    -Avoiding Acceleration: How to Put the Brakes on Due-on-Sale Clauses when Funding Your Revocable Living Trust with Encumbered Real Property

    -Celebrity Trusts & Estates: Casey Kasem Conservatorship Battle Highlights the Need for Clarity Regarding Control over Visitation

    -Celebrity Trusts & Estates: Another Battle in the Saga of Bing Crosby’s Right of Publicity Comes to an End

    -Celebrity Trusts & Estates: Paul Walker Leaves His $25 Million Estate to His Teenage Daughter

    -U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Inherited IRAs Highlights the Benefits of IRA Trusts
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    1101 Investment Boulevard
    El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
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