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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 Maria | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate and Trust Assistance
Mark Drobny and his law firm assisted me in closing an estate for which I was appointed Executor. The lawyers and the legal assistant were extremely helpful in guiding me through the process and explaining all of the steps in the various legal actions. I felt confident that I was receiving excellen...
Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Jana Hollenbeck, Trustee
When a friend asked me to be the executor of her estate, already set up by Drobny Law Offices, Inc. I said yes, thinking she would live many more years. Within a few months she died, and I contacted the law office of her trust. They were most helpful in guiding me every step of the way through the pr...
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...
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Mark Drobny review
Mr. Drobny has been very helpful in setting up estate plans for me and my family. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to set up and estate plan.
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Smart, efficient and easy to work with
Mark was a pleasure to work with. He clearly knew the subject matter and was able to make complex concepts clear. The work was done efficiently and all deadlines were met. He was very accessible when we had questions. We are completely satisfied with the final products.
"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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