About Mark S. Drobny

Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Estate Planning. Member, Board of Trustees, Sutter Hospitals Foundation, 1989-2001—. Vice President, Planned Giving, 1988 - 2001—. Member, Board of Directors: Salvation Army, 1988-1992; American Red Cross, 1990-1992. Member, Board of Directors, 1989-1995 and Vice President, Income Development, 1990-1991. President Elect, 1991-1993, President, 1993-1994 and Honorary Life Member, 1995, American Cancer Society. President, Sacramento Estate Planning Council, 1992-1993. Member, Board of Directors: Boy Scouts of America, 1996-1998; St. Hope Academy, 1997-2003. Chair: Endowment Committee, Stanford Settlement, 2000-2010; Planned Giving Committee, California State University at Sacramento, 2004—. Member, Board of Trustees, California State University at Sacramento, 2008; Member-Board of Trustees, UOP/McGeorge School of Law 2000-2006—.

 

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Trusts and Estates
Posted by Richard
June 26, 2025
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Mark Drobny did a presentation at seminar at my employer's office. He presented information about revocable living trusts that resonated with me. I made an appointment to discuss our estate position. He is very knowledgeable and answered all questions fully. We can tell he has passion in his work and uses his vast experience in helping us make trust decisions and put our minds at ease. He (and his office) was a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend his services.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by John
March 28, 2025
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Mark was a pleasure to work with on our trust, will, etc. We are confident that his knowledge and experience will prove out in the future. Also, the financial arrangement for future updates and changes makes this a good deal.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Michael
March 16, 2025
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I met Mark at a retirement seminar at SMUD. Mark explained trusts well so that I could understand. I filled out a card and they called me. I came in and Mark walked me through everything again. I signed on to have him create a trust for me. I have a particularly difficult set of family circumstances, in that two of my adult children struggle with mental illness, one is normal, and my wife would need help getting through all of this if I were to pass. Mark walked me through the best options for everything. In the end we made sure my kids would be taken care of in the best way possible for each of their situations, and my wife knows that Mark will be there to help her through what to do should anything happen to me. Mark and his staff, walked me through changing everything to the trust, and they gave me specific instructions for each of my policies to get it done easily. I cannot tell you enough how grateful I am and thankful i am to have found Mark. Thank you Mark and staff!!!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Steve
February 23, 2025
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Due to signifiant personal and tax law changes, my wife and I needed to revise our entire trust/will portfolio that had been done 12 years ago by a large corporate firm which no longer has a robust trust and estate practice. We were looking for an experienced lawyer specializing in trusts/estates, is easy to work with, and with younger partners and associates who will be around when the time comes for our estate to pass to our heirs. Mr. Drobny fit the bill to a tee. He was very responsive, keeping the process simple and direct and explaining complex concepts in understandable language. We were also able to follow up with documentation and edits by email. We appreciated the fixed price for the entire trust portfolio, and the annual review offered cost-free. Overall, we were very happy with the services provided and feel confident that when life changes occur, Mr. Drobny, his partners and associates will be there to ensure our trust portfolio is executed as intended.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Cindy
January 15, 2025
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Mark is very knowledgable and professional. He handled drafting my estate plans quickly and efficiently. I like how the final product was presented and was able to easily hand copies of my documents to my family members. I highly recommend Mark.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
December 17, 2024
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Mark explained everything we needed to know in a simple and direct manner. The follow up has been excellent. The fact that he includes amendments as needed (within reason!) makes the difference for us.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Velma
December 10, 2024
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Mark Drobny & his entire are PHENOMENAL!! They exceed all expectations, they are exceptionally professional yet still make you feel like family, they are kind, compassionate, caring, attentive, helpful, wise, patient, & leave you with the most wonderful sense of peace knowing you are being so well taken care of. Mark Drobny & his team are the real deal, the best of the best, the top in their field, & we will absolutely only recommend them to everyone!!! It is an outstanding feeling to know you will be able to have Mark Drobny & team take care of you for your entirety & that you can trust them implicitly from the moment you connect! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Dan
November 12, 2024
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Working with Mark to update our family trust was very easy and a pleasant experience. He identified critical areas and made helpful recommendations. He is very knowledgeable and provided organized documentation for us to provide for our family.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Jim
November 11, 2024
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Mark Drobny was recommended to us by a close friend at church. We wanted to have a Trust and help with Estate Planning. Mark Drobny and his staff could not have been a better fit for us. The process is very detailed and thorough, but when complete we were confident that everything was in its place. We are very grateful for Drobny law office and the individuals that took such good care of us, when we needed that care.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by David
November 04, 2024
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When executing my mother's trust with Mark, my wife and I were so impressed with his guidance and the manner in which he explained the process in simple to understand terms, that we discussed having Mark make some necessary revisions to a trust we already had drawn up by another attorney years ago. It was the best legal decision we had ever made. Not only did Mark point out unnecessary, templated, portions to the trust we had, he also explained how the laws have changed and revised our trust to the current laws and masterfully explained what they were and why they were needed. I wholeheartedly recommend Mark and the Drobny Law Offices. Having used various legal services at multiple law firms, including having two revocable trusts drawn, I can honestly state we would not entrust our estate to anyone else than Drobny Law Offices.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Litigation
    • Estate Planning
  • Other 17
    • Probate
    • Probate Administration
    • Probate Litigation
    • Probate Taxation
    • Decedents Estates
    • Estate Administration
    • Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
    • Estate Planning for the Disabled
    • Estate Planning for the Elderly
    • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
    • Estate Settlements
    • Family Trusts
    • Fiduciary Liability
    • Living Trusts
    • Special Needs Trusts
    • Trust Administration
    • Trust Planning

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
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  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    Drobny Rosenthal Law Offices, PC
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1980, California
    1982, U.S. Tax Court
    1983, U.S. Claims Court
    2003, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Sacramento County (Member, Probate Section) and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation
    Real Property
    Probate and Trusts
    Business) Bar Associations
    State Bar of California (Member, Sections on: Taxation
    Real Property
    Probate and Trusts
    Business).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of the Law
    Class of 1980
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Iowa
    Class of 1977
    B.A.

    LL.M., Taxation, 1981
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1954
    Marshalltown, Iowa, April 5, 1954

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4180 Truxel Road, Suite 100Sacramento, CA 95834-3765U.S.A.

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801 Tenth StreetModesto, CA 95354U.S.A.

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5250 Claremont Avenue, Suite 149Stockton, CA 95207U.S.A.

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4445 Eastgate Mall, Suite 200San Diego, CA 92121U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Mark S. Drobny is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Federal Claims, United States Supreme Court and United States Tax Court.
  • Does this attorney offer any legal services for a flat fee?
    Yes, Mark S. Drobny offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Drobny Rosenthal Law Offices, PC has 4 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mark S. Drobny attended University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of the Law.
  • Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?
    Mark S. Drobny is the Managing Partner of the firm.