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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 | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Knowledgeable and Efficient
We were very satisfied with the services we received from Mark Drobny. He was very efficient and knowledgeable when it came to setting up our trust, wills, and advanced health care directives. He took the time to answer all our questions and carefully reviewed all aspects of the paperwork with us. ...
Posted by Bonnie | March 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Public Radio Seminar Led Us to Mark
Putting our trust together trust had long been on the list. But so many choices!!! Signed up for a ZOOM seminar during COVID and learned a great deal. We got an hour consultation as a result. After our first meeting, we were sold. I had most of the information gathered and they put it together ...
Posted by Kevin | March 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
We first used Mark Drobny to establish our trust in 1997 and recently had the entire document amended. Mark has always been easy to work with and he explains the details of how the trust and other estate planning documents work. Mark and everyone in his office that I have worked with are quick to res...
Posted by wai | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
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This is the second time that I had Mark update our trust. Our trust is quite different from the normal trust and Mark worked with us to get the language correct and allowed us to make changes without charging us.
Posted by Barbara | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellence
I have been a client since 2011. We established a trust, they funded our assets for us. When state law changed, we amended our trust upon their advice. Glad we did that. Now that my husband has passed, estate administration is easier as promised. They were very efficient and helpful at a confusi...
"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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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
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2020
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2015
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California
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1989 - Present
Attorney, Drobny Law Offices, Inc.
1982 - Present
Sacramento Estate Planning CouncilMember
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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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