About Mark
Practice areas
- Estate planning: 40%
General estate planning, estate tax reduction strategies, wills, living trusts and irrevocable trusts
25 years, 3,500 cases
- Elder law: 30%
20 years, 750 cases
- Guardianship: 15%
20 years, 2,500 cases
- Power of attorney: 15%
2,500 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 1987 | 07/20/2017 |
| OR | Inactive | 2007 | 08/06/2017 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Wealth Manager | Seattle Magazine | 2013 |
| 5 Star Wealth Manager (5 time recipient) | Seattle Magazine | 2008 |
| Community Involvement Award | Better Business Bureau | 2004 |
| Leadership Award | Kent Chamber of Commerce | 2004 |
| Professional Firm of the Year | Southwest King County Chamber | 1994 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Center for Conflict Management | 1990 - 1994 |
| Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney | 1988 - 1990 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2004 - Present |
| Estate Planning Council of Seattle | Memb | 1987 - Present |
| Academy of Special Needs Planners | Member | 2006 - 2012 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jedeye Press | Caring for Older Relatives: Legal, Health, Caregiving and Financial Issues with Older Adults | 2013 |
| All the Bunnies | Finding a New Home for Allen | 2009 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law | Law | Juris Doctorate | 1987 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | Psychology | Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Estate Planning and Life Insurance | Life Insurance Trusts | 2013 |
| Caring for Older Adults | Elder Law | 2013 |
| Estate Planning Basics | Estate Planning Basics | 2008 |
| Drafting and Administering Special Needs Trusts | Special Needs Planning | 2008 |
Attorney endorsements
(4)
Dennis Shanlian
Relationship: Co-worker
Mark is an outstanding attorney. With his qualifications and experience, he is the prominent professional for elder law and special needs issues, and estate planning in general. Mark's service and contributions to the community are also exceptional.
Patrick Hanis, Estate planning Attorney
Relationship: Co-worker
Mark is a great attorney and does excellent work for his clients. When it comes to estate planning, elder care, guardianships, and other estate plans, Mark is a great resource and helps his clients well. Whether a client needs a standard estate plan, or more complex planning, he serves his clients well.
Cost
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- Offers fixed fee-services SometimesFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
- Pro-bono 2%Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.
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Contact
6703 S. 234th Street
Suite. 300
Kent, WA, 98032
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