Mark Albertson is an Elder Estate Planning Attorney with 25 years of experience. Mark focuses his practice on the legal needs of elder citizens, veterans and families with disabled children. With his comprehensive knowledge of the issues involved in planning for families with special needs children Mark is able to offer parents and guardians the opportunity to share the planning burden.
Mark is and attorney and partner in the firm of Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC in Kent Washington. Hanis is a full-service law firm, and is the largest firm in South King County.
Formerly, Mark was a psychiatric social worker. It was his work with the mentally ill that led him to become an Attorney. Mark is Program Counsel for the Washington State Pooled Charitable Trust and advises families nationwide on planning solutions. He is also an active member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. Mark was recently recognized as one of Seattle Magazine’s “Best Personal Wealth Managers in the Seattle Area”.
Mark received his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1982, and his Juris Doctorate Degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1987.
Mark is a member of the Washington State Bar Association; Oregon State Bar; American Bar Association; Estate Planning Council of Seattle; Washington Planned Giving Council, National Committee on Planned Giving; National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Mark isChair of the Advisory Board of Seattle Pacific University's Graduate School of Psychology, Family and Community. He is Past President of the Rotary Club of Southcenter, and is Past President of the Board of Directors, Highline Community Hospital Foundation; Past President, Mediation Consortium of Washington State; former board member of the National Alliance for the Mental Ill, former Trustee, Washington State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; Board of Directors of the Kent Downtown Partnership and is currently President of the Board of Directors of the Kent Chamber of Commerce.
Practice areas
General estate planning, estate tax reduction strategies, wills, living trusts and irrevocable trusts
30 years, 3,500 cases
25 years, 750 cases
25 years, 2,500 cases
2,500 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AK | Resigned | 2010 | 06/17/2022 |
OR | Resigned | 2007 | 06/12/2022 |
WA | Voluntarily Resigned | 1987 | 05/07/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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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 |
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Executive Director | Center for Conflict Management | 1990 - 1994 |
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney | 1988 - 1990 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
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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 | Degree | Graduated |
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St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1987 |
University of Texas at San Antonio | Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 |
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Dennis Shanlian, Elder law Attorney on Dec 16, 2012
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 on Nov 20, 2012
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.
Dennis Shanlian, Elder law Attorney on Dec 16, 2012
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 on Nov 20, 2012
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.
Jean Bouffard, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mark Albertson. His expertise in estate planning matters is reliable, accurate and thoughtful.
Michael Hanis, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 6, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mark is the go-to guy in the community for sophisticated estate planning. He is responsive, does excellent work, is a pillar of the community, and someone I am proud to associate with and refer clients to.
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