About Mark
Mark Krause is an attorney with Copenbarger & Copenbarger, LLP. He currently focuses his practice on estate planning. Previously, Mark’s practice has also included trust administration, probate, conservatorships, guardianships, and trust and probate litigation. Mark has represented clients in both contested and uncontested matters throughout Southern and Northern California.
Mark’s estate planning practice focuses on the Southern California offices in Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Pasadena, Temecula, Riverside, and San Diego. Mark works hard to connect with clients and to understand their values and goals so that he can create an estate plan that is specifically tailored to meet their needs. to create customized estate plans that fit their individual needs. Mark also continues to assist in the administration and litigation departments as needed.
In keeping with the example set by Lloyd Copenbarger, Mark views educating clients and helping them protect their legacies as a ministry. Mark seeks to use the gifts that God has given him with to be a blessing for his clients in the furtherance of the kingdom.
Mark also brings prior experience in bankruptcy law, real estate, and regulatory compliance, which enhances his ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide comprehensive support to clients navigating multifaceted legal situations.
Personal
Outside of the office, Mark spends the majority of his time helping his wife care for their three young children, and he tries to take them all on adventures whenever possible. He also enjoys lively theological and philosophical conversations, sometimes accompanied by a fine cigar.
Awards
- President’s Scholarship (Full Tuition), Pepperdine University School of Law
- CALI Awards: Torts II; Christian Perspectives on the Law; Law and the Bible
- Dean’s List, Pepperdine University School of Law
- Magna Cum Laude, Biola University
- Cum Laude, Pepperdine University School of Law
Practice Areas / Responsibilities
Mark supports the firm’s Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, and Litigation departments, with responsibilities that include:
- Estate planning and document drafting
- Trust and probate administration
- Trust and probate litigation
- Conservatorships and guardianships
- Fiduciary guidance and successor trustee representation
- Court appearances, mediations, and depositions
- Case management and staff supervision
Professional Qualifications
- Juris Doctor, Pepperdine University School of Law
- Bachelor of Arts, Biola University
- Member, State Bar of California
