Dmitriy Aristov

Dmitriy Aristov is a licensed attorney in California and Washington and the founder of Forward Estate Planning, A Law Corporation. He focuses on delivering clear, efficient, and modern estate planning law services for individuals and families. Since his admission to the California State Bar in 2014, he has built a practice centered on trust, accuracy, and long-term planning. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Dmitriy earned his J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law, where he also received a department certification in International Law. During law school, he studied international legal systems through academic programs in Paris and Tokyo. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, earning a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Women, Culture, and Development.

Dmitriy has developed a strong focus on estate planning law over the years. He has drafted hundreds of estate plans for clients across California, helping them protect assets, plan for the future, and reduce legal uncertainty. His work often includes related conservatorship and guardianship petitions, where careful planning and court guidance are essential. Through this work, he provides clients with clarity, structure, and confidence as they make important legal decisions.

Dmitriy gained broad legal experience across multiple practice areas before focusing on estate planning. He advised businesses on formation, financial planning, and internal legal matters while also handling complex litigation. His background includes managing large intellectual property portfolios for technology companies, medical organizations, and creative professionals.

Dmitriy Aristov has a diverse experience that allows him to approach estate planning with a strategic mindset, offering clients practical solutions grounded in comprehensive legal knowledge. He remains committed to professional standards, responsive communication, and lawful planning strategies that support long-term client goals of nationwide clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Managing Attorney, Forward Estate Planning, A Law Corporation
• Member, California State Bar
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• Washington

Education

• Golden Gate University School of Law
  Juris doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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