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Marinus H W Goossens
also known as Mark Goossens, Marinus H. Goossens
About Marinus
Biography
The Law Office of Marinus H. Goossens has been assisting clients in the Bay Area with estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, and taxation issues since 2005. With offices in both San Francisco and San Mateo, it is well positioned to assist clients all over the Bay Area. Our goal is to get you organized and prepared for whatever may happen, and take the concern of estate planning off your plate. That way the expense of future estate administration is minimized, as well as the legal hassle your family has to go through. Please contact the office for a free phone consultation to get started.
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Marinus H. Goossens
100 Pine Street, Suite 1250, San Francisco, CA, 94111
Law Offices of Marinus H W Goossens
177 Bovet Road, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA, 94402
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Marinus H W Goossens's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Wills & Living Wills
Posted by Mark | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Great lawyer !
Very personable, extensive knowledge about the legal questions we hired him for...trusts, wills, POA, etc. Very easy to talk with and explained things in language that was understandable. I would recommend him.
Posted by Joseph | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
We did not make it easy.... but Mark came through.
We have needed an Estate Plan, a Living Trust, the associated Last Will and Testaments, and reworked real estate titles for quite a few years. We finally got the initial procedure started with Mark and he laid out an easily understood plan and a concise timetable. But we had an unfortunate series o...
Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Estate planning
Mark helped us with our estate planning, which included our durable power of attorney, advance health care directives and wills. He was efficient, had a good grasp of our situation, and provided sound advice based on our situation.
Marinus H W Goossens's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He answers questions competently and accurately."
"Mark has been one of the finest and most knowledgeable estate planning attorneys I have had the pleasure to work with. I have known Mark for over ten years; in that time, we have worked together on several estate planning matters. Each time, I watched him combine his in-depth knowledge with an understanding of his client’s needs. This allows him to create the estate plan that best suits his clients rather than trying to fit his clients into a specific plan. There is no other lawyer I would trust more to provide me with the proper guidance on matters related to estate planning."
"Hands down, Mark is a great resource for many estate planning attorneys here in the Bay Area. He's a constant professional and I highly endorse him if you're looking for a trust & estates attorney."
"I fully endorse this attorney. Mark is experienced, diligent and hugely knowledgeable in the area of estate planning law."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Best Probate Attorneys in San Francisco, Expertise
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Graduated with Honors/Cum Laude LLM in Taxation, Golden Gate University School of Law
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program
2010
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program
2008
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program
2008
Volunteer Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel
2007
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program
2007
Volunteer Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel
2006
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program
2005
Graduated with Honors/Cum Laude Juris Doctor (JD), Golden Gate University School of Law
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Principal Attorney, Law Office of Marinus H. Goossens
2007 - 2015
Attorney, Aids Legal Referral Panel
2006 - 2014
Attorney, Volunteer Legal Services Program of the Bar Association of San Francisco
2006 - 2015
Notary Public, State Of California
2005 - 2005
Intern, Northern California Innocence Project
2003 - 2003
Intern, U.S. District Court of Northern California
2001 - 2001
Project Manager Banking, SNS REAAL
1998 - 1999
Project Manager Banking, Achmea
1995 - 1998
Project Manager Banking, SNS REAAL
1992 - 1993
Sergeant of Infantry, Royal Dutch Army
1992 - 1992
Intern, Fokker Aircraft
Associations
2015 - Present
Hyatt Legal Plans Legal InsurancePanel Attorney
2011 - Present
Ameriprise Financial--Estate Planning Attorney NetworkAttorney
2009 - Present
ARAG Legal InsurancePanel Attorney
2007 - Present
Aids Legal Referral PanelVolunteer
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2006 - 2014
Bar Association of San Francisco-Volunteer Legal Services ProgramVolunteer
Sample of Legal Cases
The Joys of Disclaiming
Capital Gain Taxes Prevented
Bigamy Charge Averted
Crisis Prevented
Negotiated Estate Claim
Happy client; angry opposing counsel (oh well)
Chain of Estates
All parties happy.
Education
2012
Golden Gate University School of Law
LLM
2005
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Radboud University
MBA
1992
Avans Hoge School
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
BNI-New Ventures
Estate Planning
Publications
2004
Daily Journal
New Procedures Will Aid Accurate Eyewitness Identification
Languages
Dutch
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I relinquish my duties as executor and how do I get the will back to her legally so I am completely released from this
28 Dec 2015
Q&A
Challenge the trustee of the family trust for not adding a a beneficiary as requested by grantor
27 Dec 2015
Q&A
How to cash a check of my deceased father?
18 Dec 2015