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Jonathan Forster
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โจ About
About Jonathan Forster
Jonathan Forster has been an Attorney at Weinstock Manion since 2002. He creates and carries out strategies for multi-generational estate planning, business transactions such as pre-liquidity event planning for sales of closely-held businesses and real estate, and business succession planning. Jonathan works with corporate attorneys, investment bankers and financial planners to pursue the best possible outcomes. He is dedicated to minimizing estate taxes while achieving clients' personal, charitable and business goals.
Jonathan teaches Estate Planning at UCLA Extension. Additional speaking engagements include topics such as "Tax Planning: Passing Your Real Property Without it Being Reassessed," "Pre-Liquidity Event Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning," "Planning in a Low Interest Rate Environment," and "Trustee Liability." Jonathan is a skilled communicator, skillfully explaining complex legal matters in understandable terms.
Jonathan is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of California, Beverly Hills Bar Association and Los Angeles County Bar Association. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers since 2005. From Martindale-Hubbell, he is rated AV Preeminent, the highest possible rating, for strong legal ability and high ethical standards.
โ๏ธ Practice Areas
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Estate Planning
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Tax Law
Credentials & Experience
๐ Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
J.D.
University of California - Los Angeles
B.A.
Economics
๐ Bar Admissions
California State Bar ย # 177886
Member
Member
Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association
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Member
Member
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
๐ผ Professional Experience
Partner
Weinstock Manion 2001 - Current
๐ Awards & Recognition
Leaders in Their Field - Private Wealth
Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Southern California Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Southern California Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
AV Preeminent 5.0/5.0 (Peer Review Rated)
Martindale-Hubbell
๐ Publications
- Estate and Income Tax Planning for Gay Couples
- Pride and Equality Magazine,
- Medical Decision-Making and Other Legal Planning Issues for Patients
- Southern California Psychiatrist