team-member

Mark Costley

Chapel Hill, NC

Licensed for 36 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

With more than 20 years experience in private practice, Mark Costley has helped hundreds of North Carolinians with estate planning, trust and estate administration, planning for children and adults with special needs, business succession planning and business transactions, and family charitable and philanthropic counseling. Mark’s work involves elements of teaching, strategic analysis and planning, negotiation, documentation, and assisting clients in executing their plans. A Duke University Alumnus, Mark has given back to his alma mater in numerous capacities, including serving as a member of the Board of Trustees. He has devoted his considerable energies to the Servant Center, Inc., a nonprofit corporation providing health care services for veterans and the homeless. Mark frequently provides public presentations on the subjects of estate planning, financial planning, asset protection, health care planning, retirement planning, and related topics. Mark is also a certified court mediator. Mark is an active member of a variety of associations and committees, including the North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association, 14th Judicial District Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, Estate & Trust Legislative Committee, Durham-Orange Estate Planning Council, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Mark is married to Margaret Costley, and has two daughters, Eleanor born in 1995, and Audrey born in 2000. He is an active member of University Presbyterian Church, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, an avid sports fan, and enjoys reading, travel, tennis, music, politics and gardening. PUBLICATIONS: Guiding Those Left Behind in North Carolina

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Business

Probate

Elder Law

Language

English

Contact

Clarity Legal Group1414 Raleigh Road Suit #445The Exchange West at MeadowmountChapel Hill, NC, 27517 Office (919) 484-0012 1414 Raleigh Road Suit #445The Exchange West at MeadowmountThe Exchange West at MeadowmountChapel Hill, NC, 27517 Office (919) 484-0012(919) 484-0012

Office: (919) 800-0644

Website: N/A

Reviews

Beverly T
February 26, 2019

I have been a client of Mark’s for more than a decade. He’s been consistently knowledgeable, caring, and thorough. The Clarity team is offering me skills and background that are broad and deep.

Martha Lewis
February 22, 2019

Thank you for holding these seminars. We appreciate them, as well as Clarity staff contacts and especially Mark’s tireless efforts to make our options clear and our choices exactly what we want.

Marilyn W
February 13, 2019

Mark Costley & team delivered a comprehensive estate plan that, most importantly, was tailored to our specific needs. In addition, Clarity offers ongoing education, support & reviews to ensure that our plan adapts to current tax laws and / or life changes. We are enjoying retirement with with confidence that our wishes for the future are solid.

John A
January 29, 2019

Mark Costley dis a thorough estate plan for us. We are very comfortable knowing that all details have been addressed.

L D R
October 18, 2018

Very patient, detailed descriptions of complex legal issues, thorough and thoughtful and willing to take as much time as needed to make sure we were confident about our decisions.

Wayland M
October 3, 2018

Completely satisfying! Everything of impatience was explained thoroughly. We were able to ask as many questions us were necessary. Could not be more pleased with our experience.

JAB
December 9, 2013

Top-notch knowledge and professionalism. Complicated legal issues and documents were clearly and concisely described in straightforward language. Any question or concern we had were resolved by way of practical examples and options made clear. I would recommend Atty Costley to my friends.

anonymous
May 26, 2013

From the 1st encounter we were treated with dignity & respect. All of the staff gave wonderful, expert & personal customer/client service. We were able to set up Estate Planning so we have peace of mind. After a non binding meeting we decided to proceed. Now we can rest assured that our wishes will be followed. We also feel comfortable that our family will receive help when the time comes. Thanks to Mark & all the staff!

anonymous
July 9, 2010

My husband and I got our estate plan with him. We feel very covered now, not just if one of us dies, but even more if one of us is in a situation where we can't make financial or health care decisions (like if we are in a coma or something like that). It is real peice of mind to know it's all taken care of. Mark Costley is a really nice guy and pleasant to talk to and work with. The other people in his office are really kind and helpful, too. I used to be a paralegal, so I know that a lot of law offices are not so friendly and helpful as they are.

Beverly T
February 26, 2019

I have been a client of Mark’s for more than a decade. He’s been consistently knowledgeable, caring, and thorough. The Clarity team is offering me skills and background that are broad and deep.

Martha Lewis
February 22, 2019

Thank you for holding these seminars. We appreciate them, as well as Clarity staff contacts and especially Mark’s tireless efforts to make our options clear and our choices exactly what we want.

Marilyn W
February 13, 2019

Mark Costley & team delivered a comprehensive estate plan that, most importantly, was tailored to our specific needs. In addition, Clarity offers ongoing education, support & reviews to ensure that our plan adapts to current tax laws and / or life changes. We are enjoying retirement with with confidence that our wishes for the future are solid.

John A
January 29, 2019

Mark Costley dis a thorough estate plan for us. We are very comfortable knowing that all details have been addressed.

L D R
October 18, 2018

Very patient, detailed descriptions of complex legal issues, thorough and thoughtful and willing to take as much time as needed to make sure we were confident about our decisions.

Wayland M
October 3, 2018

Completely satisfying! Everything of impatience was explained thoroughly. We were able to ask as many questions us were necessary. Could not be more pleased with our experience.

JAB
December 9, 2013

Top-notch knowledge and professionalism. Complicated legal issues and documents were clearly and concisely described in straightforward language. Any question or concern we had were resolved by way of practical examples and options made clear. I would recommend Atty Costley to my friends.

anonymous
May 26, 2013

From the 1st encounter we were treated with dignity & respect. All of the staff gave wonderful, expert & personal customer/client service. We were able to set up Estate Planning so we have peace of mind. After a non binding meeting we decided to proceed. Now we can rest assured that our wishes will be followed. We also feel comfortable that our family will receive help when the time comes. Thanks to Mark & all the staff!

anonymous
July 9, 2010

My husband and I got our estate plan with him. We feel very covered now, not just if one of us dies, but even more if one of us is in a situation where we can't make financial or health care decisions (like if we are in a coma or something like that). It is real peice of mind to know it's all taken care of. Mark Costley is a really nice guy and pleasant to talk to and work with. The other people in his office are really kind and helpful, too. I used to be a paralegal, so I know that a lot of law offices are not so friendly and helpful as they are.

Beverly T
February 26, 2019

I have been a client of Mark’s for more than a decade. He’s been consistently knowledgeable, caring, and thorough. The Clarity team is offering me skills and background that are broad and deep.

Martha Lewis
February 22, 2019

Thank you for holding these seminars. We appreciate them, as well as Clarity staff contacts and especially Mark’s tireless efforts to make our options clear and our choices exactly what we want.

Marilyn W
February 13, 2019

Mark Costley & team delivered a comprehensive estate plan that, most importantly, was tailored to our specific needs. In addition, Clarity offers ongoing education, support & reviews to ensure that our plan adapts to current tax laws and / or life changes. We are enjoying retirement with with confidence that our wishes for the future are solid.

John A
January 29, 2019

Mark Costley dis a thorough estate plan for us. We are very comfortable knowing that all details have been addressed.

L D R
October 18, 2018

Very patient, detailed descriptions of complex legal issues, thorough and thoughtful and willing to take as much time as needed to make sure we were confident about our decisions.

Wayland M
October 3, 2018

Completely satisfying! Everything of impatience was explained thoroughly. We were able to ask as many questions us were necessary. Could not be more pleased with our experience.

JAB
December 9, 2013

Top-notch knowledge and professionalism. Complicated legal issues and documents were clearly and concisely described in straightforward language. Any question or concern we had were resolved by way of practical examples and options made clear. I would recommend Atty Costley to my friends.

anonymous
May 26, 2013

From the 1st encounter we were treated with dignity & respect. All of the staff gave wonderful, expert & personal customer/client service. We were able to set up Estate Planning so we have peace of mind. After a non binding meeting we decided to proceed. Now we can rest assured that our wishes will be followed. We also feel comfortable that our family will receive help when the time comes. Thanks to Mark & all the staff!

anonymous
July 9, 2010

My husband and I got our estate plan with him. We feel very covered now, not just if one of us dies, but even more if one of us is in a situation where we can't make financial or health care decisions (like if we are in a coma or something like that). It is real peice of mind to know it's all taken care of. Mark Costley is a really nice guy and pleasant to talk to and work with. The other people in his office are really kind and helpful, too. I used to be a paralegal, so I know that a lot of law offices are not so friendly and helpful as they are.