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Mark S. Drobny
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Mark S. Drobny

5.0
645 reviews

4180 Truxel Road, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95834-3765 [2, *]+ 4 locations

Probate, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation and 17 more

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 Martin
July 12, 2026
Hired Attorney

Mark was very responsive to all of our questions regarding our estate, was great at explaining the major points and the nuances driving some of the more obscure legal clauses, and was extremely well organized to efficiently get through a bunch of documents without feeling either rushed or like we were wasting time. Highly recommended!

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Tyson
July 07, 2026
Hired Attorney

My wife and I had been on the fence about setting up a family trust. The cost, the time involved and not being sure which law firm to go to had us stuck in a seemingly endless loop of indecision. Then I had the opportunity to attend one of Mark's informational presentations where I was able to speak to a couple people who were already clients. I went home that evening and told my wife, I'm pretty sure I found the guy to do our trust. We set up an initial meeting with Mark and from there we proceeded to hire Mark to set up our family trust. Mark is honest and knowledgeable. He was willing to listen to all of our requests and then made recommendations based on those requests. He never pushed anything on us and simply served as a guide and knowledge base for what we were seeking. The bottom line is I highly recommend Mark Drobny and his law firm to manage your family trust. My experience was a 10 out of 10.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
July 02, 2026
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We have worked with Mr Drobny on estate planning for over ten years and he continues to follow up and support changes in the law. His team of legal experts work closely to make sure all details are addressed and documented.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
June 29, 2026
Hired Attorney

Mark did a great job in amending and re-stating our trust, which was somewhat out-of-date. He was very thorough in his re-write; his fees were more than fair; and he was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Mary
June 29, 2026
Hired Attorney

Mr. Drobny has represented my family for over 35 years of estate planning and I highly recommended him to everyone I know. He is honest and helps us understand our family wills and trusts. He is also very compassionate at our times of loss. Thank you Mark, you feel like family to us.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by David
May 27, 2026
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My wife and I decided to seek a professional to develop a trust, and on the recommendation of our church, sought Mark's expertise. We are very pleased with that decision. Mark is personable, patient, incredibly diligent, responsive and adept at answering questions. The price was incredibly reasonable and we are thrilled with the professionalism demonstrated both personally in dealing with us, and professionally as demonstrated in the trust documents. Mark's office handled funding the trust to make sure all our home and all probate eligible accounts were included, and I couldn't be happier to know that everything is done. If asked, I would absolutely recommend Mark Drobny. He is did a great job for us.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Janet
May 06, 2026
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I have worked with Mark Drobny before and find him very trustworthy, knowledgeable, and compassionate. He explained the process completely and answered all my questions. I have recommended Mark and his organization to several friends and family members. I'm confident that my will/trust will be executed fully and correctly when needed.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Carlos
April 27, 2026
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Mark Drobny is an excellent lawyer. He helped me a lot with my State Planning. He made everything easy for me. He guided me on collecting all the information I had to supply. After that, he produced all the documents needed. The document signing took place in his offices, with excellent facilities and attentive service. Finally, I got a binder with all documents well organized.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
March 07, 2026
Hired Attorney

Thank you Mark for completing our Trust and providing clear guidance and direction. Communication with Mark and his staff was excellent and timely. We needed someone we could trust and Mark’s estate planning expertise was critical to our goals. Thank you again for all your support!

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Fernando
February 26, 2026
Hired Attorney

Mark was very knowledgeable and professional. I will recommend him to any one who needs help with estate planning and probate issues. Mark has been working with my parents for many years with nothing but good experiences.

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Areas of Law

  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Probate
    • Probate Administration
  • Litigation 2
    • Probate Litigation
    • Estate Litigation
  • Taxation 1
    • Probate Taxation
  • Trusts and Estates 12
    • Decedents Estates
    • Estate Administration
    • Estate Planning
    • Estate Planning for the Disabled
    • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
    • Estate Settlements
    • Family Trusts
    • Fiduciary Liability
    • Living Trusts
    • Special Needs Trusts
    • Trust Administration
    • Trust Planning
  • Family Law 1
    • Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
  • Elder Law 1
    • Estate Planning for the Elderly

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
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Drobny Rosenthal Law Offices, PC
  • Additional Links
    http://www.drobnylaw.com/ http://www.drobnylaw.com

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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Member at Drobny Rosenthal Law Offices, PC
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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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Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
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Modesto, CA

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

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San Ramon, CA

3130 Crow Canyon PlaceSan Ramon, CA 94583U.S.A.

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Stockton, CA

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

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San Diego, CA

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.

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