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also known as Kristen Pollard Marks
Kristen Marks is a Florida licensed Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning attorney. Kristen graduated from Dartmouth College in 1992 and then Magna Cum Laude from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1995. Shortly thereafter, she and her husband, Andrew, also an attorney, moved to the Pensacola, Florida, area to begin their law practices. Kristen began her legal career with a small Pensacola, Florida law firm for seven (7) years in the areas of Florida estate planning, probate and guardianship.
Then, in 2002, Kristen earned the privilege of becoming an Independent Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics, a position earned by the Top 2% of consultants with the company. For the next six (6) years, Kristen focused on training and mentoring other women to build successful businesses for themselves. During that time, Kristen earned the use of and drove four (4) free company cars, including the famous Pink Cadillac for two (2) years.
In 2008, Kristen returned to practicing law, designing 'My Pink Lawyer®' to continue serving Florida women and their families with their estate planning needs. With her vast experience serving and mentoring women in the business world, Kristen now continues to serve successful, busy professional women in the legal world with their Florida life and legacy planning.
Kristen strongly advocates that designing a rich and meaningful future for yourself and your loved ones is the key to a successful life.
In her spare time, Kristen is avid reader of business, personal development and personal finance books. Kristen loves the beach, travelling abroad, and spending time with her husband and two college aged kids.
Kristen has run four ultra trail marathons (50K distance--34 miles) and has registered for two 50 mile trail races for later this year to bookend her 50th birthday!
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Acquired: 1995
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111 S DeVilliers St Ste B, Pensacola, FL, 32502
312 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 57 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by liz | November 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Wills and Powers of Attorney
From our consultation to the signing of all the paperwork we found Kristen Marks and everyone in her office to be helpful, organized and thoughtful. We feel so much better knowing that our paperwork is in place and all matters will be taken care of according to our plans.
Glad we could be of assistance and help you get organized!
Posted by Elizabeth | September 21, 2021 | Power Of Attorney
Great Experience
I needed help understanding my role as the POA for my 92 year old aunt. Also included in my predicament was that my aunt and I live in different states and I do not know Florida laws. Kristen Marks and her team were friendly, understanding and compassionate to my needs. They were able to clarify part...
Thank you! Glad I could assist you during these difficult times.
Posted by Kevin | August 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Estate Trust
We hired Kristen Marks to help us with our Estate Trust. Kristen was very professional and thorough. She worked with us to determine what would best suit our needs and want in our trust. We would highly recommend her to help you with your Estate Trust.
The devil is in the details when using a living trust as an estate planning tool. Make sure that you update the titling and/or beneficiaries of all of your assets to properly fund the trust so your estate avoids probate in the future. Thanks for the opportunity to work with you guys, Keven!
Posted by Janet | July 26, 2021 | Wills & Living Wills
Just had a question
Mrs Marks had done some work for my father in the past and I had a question about his will. I now have POA over his affairs and wanted to make sure everything was in order. Her office set up a phone conference in which Mrs Marks was very helpful in answering all of my questions. My father always spok...
Glad I could be of assistance, Janet!
Posted by Bill | June 10, 2021 | Real Estate
Real Property Transfer
Ms Marks was very helpful ion the consult with regard to what direction to take with a property I am getting transferred into my name and best way to protect the property once in my name ;advise with possible scenario's with what to do once have title to the property, such as deeds and building a tru...
"Kristen is nothing short of an expert in the field of estate planning. I admire her practice and have learned much from the way she does business. Kristen treats clients like family and helps them create plans for their own families that are as comprehensive and detailed as I am sure she has for herself. I have always used Kristen for my personal estate planning needs and she is my first recommendation to friends and family."
"When you meet with Kristen, you’ll likely leave thinking, “She made talking about death way more fun than it should be.” Her infectious laugh and lively personality are just a few of the qualities that make her, and My Pink Lawyer®, so wonderful. The firm atmosphere is upbeat and modern, staff friendly and inviting, and the office impeccably organized. Don’t let the cute name fool you, the quality of the work product produced by the firm is unparalleled. I highly recommend Kristen Marks & My Pink Lawyer®!"
"I absolutely endorse Kristen. She goes above and beyond to help her clients build effective estate plans. She is not only a wonderful attorney, but also a very caring and compassionate person."
"I absolutely endorse Kristen. I have known Kristen for several years and have worked with her on a number of occasions. Kristen does excellent work. She is knowledgeable and highly ethical. Kristen is also timely with her work. I have and will continue to refer clients to Kristen."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kristen did a fantastic job guiding us through the process of setting up a Limited Guardianship for our son."
"I had the pleasure of working directly with Kristen for 7 years. She now has her own law firm. Kristen is a very bright and conscientious attorney. I refer estates, trusts and guardianship cases to her as I know the referrals will be well taken care of. Kristen is highly ethical and has a wonderful, caring, efficient support staff."
"I met Kristen when I was first opening my own practice. She was very helpful giving me advise and encouragement to start my own practice. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about helping women take care of their estate planning needs. I am happy to endorse."
"Ok, so I know I'm biased since I'm Kristen's husband and a fellow lawyer. However, that said, I'd say my relationship to her gives me an insightful glance at the care and compassion she brings to the table with all of her clients. She recently defended a woman in a guardianship matter whom she did not believe need a guardian. She visited with the client in her home several times and took great care in preparing her case to present to the judge. She had a positive outcome and her client was thrilled. If there's anything bad I can say about Kristen, it's that she oftentimes takes her cases too personally--but that of course is what clients love about her! I highly recommend Kristen for any Florida woman's Wills, Trusts, Estates or Guardianship matters."
"Kristen Marks is an excellent resource for anyone that needs straight talk about estate planning. My clients that have utilized her services consistently compliment her knowledge and personal approach. I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Marks to anyone."
"Kristen Marks is an outstanding lawyer. I have known her for a long time and have had the pleasure of working with her on several matters. She is professional, knowledgeable, and really cares about her clients."
"Kristen is smart, and passionate advocate for her clients. Although Kristen and I were adverse to each other in a contested probate matter, through her diligence, creativity and her desire to put her client's interests first, we were able to reach a resolution that was a great result for our clients, was in their best interest, and, above all, preserved a family relationship. Kristen is fun, compassionate and a great lawyer. I give her my strongest endorsement."
"Kristen is a pleasure to work with. She is a sharp attorney, and a compassionate and ethical person."
"I highly recommend Kristen Marks for any probate or elder law issue. Ms. Marks is extremely professional and knowledgable on all elder law/probate issues."
"My wife (also an attorney) and I have known Kristen for many, many years and I've had the pleasure of working with her on several different matters. Personally and professionally, Kristen is absolutely exceptional. She is an outstanding lawyer and approaches each case and new client with a thoughtfulness and thoroughness rarely seen in this profession. Without question, she is one of the most talented attorneys in her field and Pensacola, Navarre, and the surrounding areas are fortunate to have her."
"I endorse Kristen Marks for guardianship and special needs planning matters. In working with Kristen on a number of such issues, she has shown herself to be knowledgeable, compassionate and always working with her client's best interests at heart."
"Kristen Marks is dedicated, caring and a likeable lawyer who has a great staff, attention to detail, systems and other strategies to provide the very best service possible to her clients. Kristen has set a standard that other attorneys should aspire to. She takes a "whole-family" approach to caring for her clients--a refreshing change! Through her expertise, follow-through and diligence, she designs estate plans that will work for the long term--I highly recommend Attorney Kristen Marks."
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
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2020
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2014
Business of the Month, Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce
1995
Magna Cum Laude, University of Alabama School of Law
2008 - Present
Founder, Owner, Attorney, My Pink Lawyer®
2002 - 2008
Independent Sales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics
1995 - 2002
Attorney, Chase, Quinnell, McIver, Jackson & Marks, P.A.
2017 - Present
Pensacola Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
National Association of Professional WomenMember
2011 - Present
Gulf Breeze Chamber of CommerceMember
2009 - Present
Florida Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of Florida BarMember
2009 - Present
Powerful Women of the Gulf CoastMember
1995 - Present
Florida BarAttorney
Created special needs trust
1995
JD - Juris Doctor (magna cum laude)
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes Women Make and How to Easily Avoid Them
2015
10 Stupid Mistakes Women Make in their Estate Planning
2012
Special Needs Planning for Disabled Kids
2011
Smart Women Protect their Assets
2013
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