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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 Alma | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Special Needs Trust Expert
Mr. Drobny was very capable and competent in the way he led us through our estate planning. We had just created an S-Corp and have a minor with special needs so we needed someone who we could trust.
Posted by Joseph and Debra | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Family Trust, Wills, Powers of Attorney made easy...
My wife and I needed estate planning and trust services to protect our assets and make things easy for our sons to deal with when the time comes -- and it will... We attended a seminar put on by Mark Drobny, and it was clear that he had the experience and knowledge we were looking for. Our first con...
Posted by Alan | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Trust & Estate Planning
Mark was very easy to talk to and to work with. Our trust was a simple family trust with a couple of specific considerations. He got them into the draft and when we asked for a change, before finalizing, he did so without complaint or hesitation. we e-mailed a couple questions to him before our fi...
Posted by Peter | March 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Family Trust
Mark Drobny assisted my wife and myself in preparing a family trust. He has also prepared a trust for my mother. In both instances it was a very smooth and seamless process and at the same time very educational. Mark is excellent. He reviews all of the topics and philosophies that are important i...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate planning success
My husband and I worked with Mark Drobny to create our estate plan. Atty. Drobny was very knowledgable and thorough, and answered all our questions. We are very pleased with his services and would recommend him to others.
"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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