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 Dan
November 12, 2025
Hired Attorney Mark S. Drobny

I hired Mark Drobny and team to do basic estate planning. I met with Mark directly for the initial consultation, he walked me through the process, explained everything very clearly and answered all my questions. His team followed up quickly with all the documents and materials needed for my situation and everything was handled quickly and easily. I felt the price was very fair for services received. I would recommend this firm.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Mark
October 14, 2025
Hired Attorney Mark S. Drobny

I was dreading the process of updating our family trust. We met with Mark and within days we had a draft of our updated trust documents. Within a month, we were back in Mark's office to sign our documents. Mark and his staff have been great to work with. I appreciate the professionalism, accuracy and speed with which our engagement was handled.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Michael
August 28, 2025
Hired Attorney Mark S. Drobny

We had no idea to utilize to put together a trust and will . Mark was a referral by a family member. Mark and his team acted quickly and were very responsive. His experience shines through. Thank you Mark and team for the great work. I highly recommend him to all.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by David and Nancy
August 02, 2025
Hired Attorney Mark S. Drobny

Mr. Drobny recently guided us through the process of amending our Trust. We had initially worked with him in 2018 when establishing our original Trust. Mr. Drobny and his staff have been especially attentive to our personal needs and desires as our own and our family's lives have changed since the first edition of our Trust. Mr. Drobny took the time and effort not only to analyze our requested changes, but also to give us necessary and insightful advice as to how to incorporate these changes. What was especially helpful was his experience in dealing with similar issues with other clients, and how these issues lent light to our own circumstances. Just as we felt after completing the Trust process in 2018, we have total confidence that the amended Roylance Family Trust is exactly as we want it, and that it will be a stable and dependable legal document for our beneficiaries when the time comes for disbursement. We enthusiastically recommend Mark Drobny!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Kathryn
June 30, 2025
Hired Attorney Mark S. Drobny

Working with Mr. Drobney was a very positive experience. He was very easy to work with. He was professional but had an easy manner and made me very comfortable asking questions of which I had a lot. He listened carefully and his answers were easy to understand. He asked me detailed questions to make sure he understood what I wanted in updating the trust. It was completed in a timely manner and when I went in to collect it he went through it page by page to explaining any questions and to again make sure it was what I had wanted. I would recommend him highly.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Richard
June 26, 2025
Hired Attorney Mark S. Drobny

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
Hired Attorney Mark S. Drobny

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
Hired Attorney Mark S. Drobny

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
Hired Attorney Mark S. Drobny

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
Hired Attorney Mark S. Drobny

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.

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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
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • 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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3130 Crow Canyon PlaceSan Ramon, CA 94583U.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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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.