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Mark moved his family to Idaho in 1987 and has worked in private practice ever since. While his practice has always included wills, trusts and probate work, it was in 2001 that Mark focused his practice entirely on estate planning. Mark has co-authored several manuals for attorneys and has regularly taught attorneys and other professionals on the subjects of estate and legacy planning as well as asset protection and tax planning. Mark is also a frequent lecturer to financial professionals and insurance agents on the same topics.
Mark has also been involved with volunteer work for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (“CASA”) program, representing the guardians ad litem who are appointed by the Court to represent abused or neglected children. Mark received the CASA Attorney of the Year Award in 2006. He also earned the Denise O’Donnell-Day, Pro Bono Award in 2003, for fifteen years of service in the CASA program. He has also served as a member of the Alzheimer's Idaho Board of Directors since 2010.
Mark is active with the Boys Scouts of America. He and his wife JoAnn reside in Meridian and have six children and four grandchildren.
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State: Idaho
Acquired: 1988
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State: Utah
Acquired: 1985
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Posted by Jim & Gwen | December 9, 2014
We first met with Mark Wight in September to do our estate planning and set up our trusts. We have been very satisfied with Mark and his staff in getting this complicated process completed.
Posted by Rich & Judy | November 7, 2014
When my wife and I moved to Idaho, we researched estate planners and Mark's name was always at the top of the list. After meeting him, we knew he was the best estate planner for us. As Mark helped us set up our trust, he took the time to get to know us, he ask questions, gave us suggestions answe...
Posted by Shirley | March 26, 2014
I really like that Mr. Wight can prepare me for the future instead of solving problems after life happens. Sometimes legal documents can get confusing. Mr. Wight and his staff are excellent at explaining things so the average person can understand.
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2014
Mark put together our family trust and helped us put together and takes care of our LLC's. He has a yearly meeting to inform us of any changes in either field and works with us to keep everything up to date and in good working order. He and his staff are quick to respond to our questions and conc...
Posted by Debbie | February 27, 2014
Mark was very knowledgeable in setting up a trust for my husband and myself. Since losing my husband a few years ago, he has kept me informed and has my best interests in mind when advising me. Mark is trustworthy and I feel confident in the decisions that he has helped me make as I am getting old...
"I work exclusively in the specialty of injury law so I trust Mark when my clients have an estate planning or elder law issue. He is at the top of his craft and a man of integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark has incredible experience and a great track record of success in helping his clients. He has the utmost respect from his fellow lawyers in the community."
"Mark is a remarkable person and brilliant lawyer. He is a very creative thinker and innovator. He translates these skills directly to helping his clients. I 100% endorse him for all of his practice areas. I would send my own mother or grandmother to him without hesitation."
"I truly respect and admire Mark. He is a highly skilled and innovative attorney who dedicates himself to the highest level of service to his clients and their families. I've known him for several years and would not hesitate to recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I, personally, have hired Mark, to counsel my clients on trust-based management of larger recoveries that I was able to obtain on their behalves. If I get a larger recovery for one of my clients, I do not send send them home without having Mark speak to them first about how to manage their financial future."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is knowledgeable, diligent in keeping current in the ever-changing laws, and is respected by his peers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Got to know Mark at a recent conference for attorneys across the country, and was amazed at his expertise in the area of elder law, especially in medicaid planning and long term care planning. Mark truly cares about his clients. Mark has a high degree of professionalism. I would recommend Mark to anyone in the Idaho area how is searching for counsel in the are of long term care planning and elder law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a wonderful lawyer and has a fantastic staff that will take care of your needs in a professional and personal manner."
"When we need an Elder Law Attorney in Idaho, the only attorney we consider is Mark Wight. His practice is focused in this area and I know that he is always on top of the current trends in the law."
"I belong to several professional organizations with Mark Wight. He is knowledgeable and a strong advocate for his clients."
Elder law lawyer
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Veterans Administration Accredited Attorney, Veterans Administration
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Veterans Administration Accredited Attorney, Veterans Administration
2011
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Veterans Administration Accredited Attorney, Veterans Administration
2010
Veterans Administration Accredited Attorney, Veterans Adminisration
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Attorney of the Year, Court Appointed Special Advocates
2005
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
BV Rated 1988-1998, Martindale-Hubbell
2001 - Present
Attorney/President, Idaho Estate Planning
1994 - 2001
Attorney/President, Law Office of Mark Wight
1988 - 1994
Attorney, Orndorff, Peterson & Hawley
2010 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2010 - Present
Senior Resource Network of IdahoPresident
2010 - Present
Alzheimer's IdahoMember, Board of Directors
2003 - Present
WealthCounselMember
1990 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Taxation, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
1988 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
2013
Basic Estate Planning
2013
VA Aid & Attendance
2012
Medicare Issues
2012
VA Aid & Attendance
2012
Estate Planning
2012
Working Together to Protect Our Older Clients
2012
Estate Planning & Advance Directives POA, POST
2012
Wills & Revocable Living Trusts
2012
Basic Estate Planning & Intestate Succession
2012
Top Ten Reasons for Estate Planning
2010
Planning For Unmarried and Remarried Couples
2008
Meet the Special Needs of Your Elderly Client Using Living Trusts as an Estate Planning Tool
2006
Estate Planning Basics
2005
Basic Tax Considerations
2005
Using Living Trusts as an Estate Planning Tool
2005
Trusts VS. Will - Advantages and Disadvantages
2010
2008
2006
2005
French
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
An Idaho Trust Primer Part 4
17 Jul 2013
An Idaho Trust Primer Part 3
17 Jul 2013
An Idaho Trust Primer Part 2
17 Jul 2013