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Mark S. Drobny was born and raised in Bettendorf, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1977 (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and General Sciences), UOP McGeorge Law School in 1980 (J.D.) and 1981 (LL.M-Taxation). He is a California State Bar Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, The State Bar of California of Legal Specialization. He is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Estate Planning and is a member of the California State Bar, American Bar Association and Sacramento County Bar. He was sworn in to the United States Supreme Court before all nine Justices on June 9, 2003, in Washington D.C. Mark has served on the boards of most major Northern California charities, including The American Cancer Society, The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Boy Scouts of America, Sutter Hospitals Foundation, Stanford Settlement, St. Hope Academy, McGeorge School of Law and California State University, Sacramento Foundation and is co-chair of California State University Sacramento’s Endowment Committee. He received the CSUS president's medal for Distinguished Service in June of 2014. Mark has formed or chaired the planned giving committees for many major Northern California charities and is widely regarded as one of the region’s top experts on Charitable Remainder Trusts and other Planned Giving concepts. Mark has been a member of The Sacramento Estate Planning Council since 1982, was the founding editor of their monthly newsletter, a member of their Board of Directors for eight years, and President in 1992 and 1993. Mark has practiced law for over 35 years, and founded DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC. in 1989. He limits his practice to Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, Business Planning and Taxation, and has offices in Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, San Diego. Palo Alto and San Ramon. Mark has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Sacramento Superior Court’s Probate division for over 20 years. Mark S. Drobny is a frequent speaker on Estate Planning matters, having given over 1,000 presentations in an entertaining and informative format.
Mark has 2 children: Dane, 29, is the manager and lead trainer for West Hollywood's Barry's Bootcamp San Diego facility and certified yoga instructor in Del Mar. Danielle, 23, is a recent graduate of Seattle University and is also a certified yoga instructor.
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Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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He made us feel comfortable, answered all our questions, and did a good job of explaining the legal meaning of the documents. He was open to corrections regarding some specific information in the documents which his staff should have taken care of.
Posted by Adel | January 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Silver Years of Excellency
We met Mark in 1995 to set up our Estate Plans. He has been an excellent Attorney, Great Adviser, Effective and very Efficient Professional. He is very good in explaining, reviewing and recommending in an easy way. He has an excellent personality and very pleasant to deal with. Their fees are most r...
Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Makes legal matters easy to understand - highly recommended
We used Mark to help us put our property into trust, create living wills and our health directives. He clearly explained the legal requirements, the processes and the implications of not having all of the above documents in place, I would recommend Mark to anyone, he is professional and a pleasure t...
Posted by Carl | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Mr. Drobny reviewed and updated our wills and trusts which had been written several years before by a different lawyer in a different location. His review was very thorough, and he explained the needed changes very clearly. He is very knowledgeable, friendly and easy to work with. We concluded tha...
Posted by Leonard | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Demystified Estate Planning
My wife and I have engaged Mr Drobny to help us prepare our Wills, Family Trust, and Powers of Attorney for Financial Management and Advance Health Care Directives. Throughout the entire estate planning process, Mr Drobny has explained options and recommendations in a very understandable manner. He h...
"Mark Drobny is a true professional and exceptional lawyer. Having worked with Mark over the years, I have been particularly impressed with his wealth of knowledge, insight and strategic thinking. Mark provides the highest level of representation possible. He is a true professional and an asset to the legal community. He is the rare lawyer that I refer clients to without any hesitation. A true class act and the best around."
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Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California
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1989 - Present
Attorney, Drobny Law Offices, Inc.
1982 - Present
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California State University Sacramento Endowment CommitteeCo-chair
1992 - 1993
Sacramento Estate Planning CouncilPresident
1981
LL.M - Master of Laws
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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