Jonathan S. Forster
Weinstock Manion
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.
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Tax Law
- Estate Tax Planning, Property Taxes
- Free Consultation
- California
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- English
- Partner
- Weinstock Manion
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- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- J.D.
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- University of California - Los Angeles
- B.A. | Economics
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- Leaders in Their Field - Private Wealth
- Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide
- 2017, 2018
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers
- 2015-2019
- Southern California Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- 2011-2018
- Southern California Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2005-2010
- AV Preeminent 5.0/5.0 (Peer Review Rated)
- Martindale-Hubbell
- California State Bar # 177886
- Member
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- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Member
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- American Bar Association
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- 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
- Trustee Liability
- 2009-present
- Planning in a Low Interest Rate Environment
- 2008-present
- Pre-Liquidity Event Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning
- 2002-present
- Tax Planning: Passing Your Real Property Without it Being Reassessed
- Comerica Wealth Management Group
