Attorney Dennis Fordham will lead a free estate planning seminar on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Courtesy photo.

KELSEYVILLE – On Thursday, March 18, the Clearlake Riviera Community Association (CLRA) on Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville will host two free educational seminar lectures presented by attorney Dennis A. Fordham, a board-certified specialist in estate planning, probate and trust law.

Both sessions will be followed by discussion and comments.

Starting at 5:30 p.m., Fordham will present a PowerPoint lecture on estate planning, “Why a trust and not a will?'

At 7 p.m. Fordham will present a PowerPoint lecture on “special needs trusts” including how to protect your loved one’s Medi-Cal and government benefits; how to supplement and not lose benefits (SSI/Medi-Cal) with inheritances/gifts; and understanding California Estate Recovery.

Refreshments will be provided.

CLRA's Community Room is located at 9680 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville. Driving directions are on the Web site at www.clrca.com .

RSVP is appreciated but not required to the office of Dennis A. Fordham at 707-263-3235.