Mark Wight
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Licensed for 36 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Estate Planning
Language
French English
About
Mark moved his family to Idaho in 1987 and has worked in private practice ever since. While his practice has always included wills, trusts and probate work, it was in 2001 that Mark focused his practice entirely on estate planning. Mark has co-authored several manuals for attorneys and has regularly taught attorneys and other professionals on the subjects of estate and legacy planning as well as asset protection and tax planning. Mark is also a frequent lecturer to financial professionals and insurance agents on the same topics. Mark has also been involved with volunteer work for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (“CASA”) program, representing the guardians ad litem who are appointed by the Court to represent abused or neglected children. Mark received the CASA Attorney of the Year Award in 2006. He also earned the Denise O’Donnell-Day, Pro Bono Award in 2003, for fifteen years of service in the CASA program. He has also served as a member of the Alzheimer's Idaho Board of Directors since 2010. Mark is active with the Boys Scouts of America. He and his wife JoAnn reside in Meridian and have six children and four grandchildren.
Practices Areas
Estate Planning
Elder Law
Language
French English
Contact
Reviews
I, along with my late wife, have been clients of the law firm ”Idaho Estate Planning” since September of 2002. During this time they have prepared four Trusts for us, directed at providing for a final disposition of our assets to our heirs in a simple, direct and tax efficient manner. We have been very satisfied with the quality of their work, in both the initial preparation, and the ongoing maintenance of these Trusts. The firm’s assistance in the transition to successor trusts, pursuant to the demise of my late wife, was prompt and effective. I have found both the principal, Mr. Mark E. Wight, and the staff of the firm, to be professional, trust worthy, prompt, courteous, and efficient in their work. They have always evidenced a willingness to listen, and to work through our desires and concerns, consistent with the requirements of the various laws and regulations. I give a full and unqualified recommendation of this firm to any who may consider using their services.
Mark goes beyond what is expected in the usual trust attorney/client business relationship. His suggestions are realistic. He provides regular law updates. He also conducts free seminars with guest speakers who address legal issues often facing elder members of society. He also is personable and has a good sense of humor.
We first met with Mark Wight in September to do our estate planning and set up our trusts. We have been very satisfied with Mark and his staff in getting this complicated process completed.
When my wife and I moved to Idaho, we researched estate planners and Mark's name was always at the top of the list. After meeting him, we knew he was the best estate planner for us. As Mark helped us set up our trust, he took the time to get to know us, he ask questions, gave us suggestions answered our many questions and guided us through the process to have a trust with details that met all of our goals. He is very thorough. This past year Mark helped our daughter set up her will and also helped us with other legal issues. When I have questions, I can call and be confident I will receive the answers and help I need. When changes were needed in our trust, Mark and his team were right there to guide us through the changes. Mark and his associates are professional, kind, and very knowledgeable. They made the process easy, enjoyable, and informative. I highly recommend Idaho Estate Planning to others who are ready to secure their future needs. R&J
I really like that Mr. Wight can prepare me for the future instead of solving problems after life happens. Sometimes legal documents can get confusing. Mr. Wight and his staff are excellent at explaining things so the average person can understand.
Mark put together our family trust and helped us put together and takes care of our LLC's. He has a yearly meeting to inform us of any changes in either field and works with us to keep everything up to date and in good working order. He and his staff are quick to respond to our questions and concerns. Enjoy working with him and depend on him to keep us up to date so that all phases of our business works well.
Mark was very knowledgeable in setting up a trust for my husband and myself. Since losing my husband a few years ago, he has kept me informed and has my best interests in mind when advising me. Mark is trustworthy and I feel confident in the decisions that he has helped me make as I am getting older.
I, along with my late wife, have been clients of the law firm ”Idaho Estate Planning” since September of 2002. During this time they have prepared four Trusts for us, directed at providing for a final disposition of our assets to our heirs in a simple, direct and tax efficient manner. We have been very satisfied with the quality of their work, in both the initial preparation, and the ongoing maintenance of these Trusts. The firm’s assistance in the transition to successor trusts, pursuant to the demise of my late wife, was prompt and effective. I have found both the principal, Mr. Mark E. Wight, and the staff of the firm, to be professional, trust worthy, prompt, courteous, and efficient in their work. They have always evidenced a willingness to listen, and to work through our desires and concerns, consistent with the requirements of the various laws and regulations. I give a full and unqualified recommendation of this firm to any who may consider using their services.
Mark goes beyond what is expected in the usual trust attorney/client business relationship. His suggestions are realistic. He provides regular law updates. He also conducts free seminars with guest speakers who address legal issues often facing elder members of society. He also is personable and has a good sense of humor.
We first met with Mark Wight in September to do our estate planning and set up our trusts. We have been very satisfied with Mark and his staff in getting this complicated process completed.
When my wife and I moved to Idaho, we researched estate planners and Mark's name was always at the top of the list. After meeting him, we knew he was the best estate planner for us. As Mark helped us set up our trust, he took the time to get to know us, he ask questions, gave us suggestions answered our many questions and guided us through the process to have a trust with details that met all of our goals. He is very thorough. This past year Mark helped our daughter set up her will and also helped us with other legal issues. When I have questions, I can call and be confident I will receive the answers and help I need. When changes were needed in our trust, Mark and his team were right there to guide us through the changes. Mark and his associates are professional, kind, and very knowledgeable. They made the process easy, enjoyable, and informative. I highly recommend Idaho Estate Planning to others who are ready to secure their future needs. R&J
I really like that Mr. Wight can prepare me for the future instead of solving problems after life happens. Sometimes legal documents can get confusing. Mr. Wight and his staff are excellent at explaining things so the average person can understand.
Mark put together our family trust and helped us put together and takes care of our LLC's. He has a yearly meeting to inform us of any changes in either field and works with us to keep everything up to date and in good working order. He and his staff are quick to respond to our questions and concerns. Enjoy working with him and depend on him to keep us up to date so that all phases of our business works well.
Mark was very knowledgeable in setting up a trust for my husband and myself. Since losing my husband a few years ago, he has kept me informed and has my best interests in mind when advising me. Mark is trustworthy and I feel confident in the decisions that he has helped me make as I am getting older.
I, along with my late wife, have been clients of the law firm ”Idaho Estate Planning” since September of 2002. During this time they have prepared four Trusts for us, directed at providing for a final disposition of our assets to our heirs in a simple, direct and tax efficient manner. We have been very satisfied with the quality of their work, in both the initial preparation, and the ongoing maintenance of these Trusts. The firm’s assistance in the transition to successor trusts, pursuant to the demise of my late wife, was prompt and effective. I have found both the principal, Mr. Mark E. Wight, and the staff of the firm, to be professional, trust worthy, prompt, courteous, and efficient in their work. They have always evidenced a willingness to listen, and to work through our desires and concerns, consistent with the requirements of the various laws and regulations. I give a full and unqualified recommendation of this firm to any who may consider using their services.
Mark goes beyond what is expected in the usual trust attorney/client business relationship. His suggestions are realistic. He provides regular law updates. He also conducts free seminars with guest speakers who address legal issues often facing elder members of society. He also is personable and has a good sense of humor.
We first met with Mark Wight in September to do our estate planning and set up our trusts. We have been very satisfied with Mark and his staff in getting this complicated process completed.
When my wife and I moved to Idaho, we researched estate planners and Mark's name was always at the top of the list. After meeting him, we knew he was the best estate planner for us. As Mark helped us set up our trust, he took the time to get to know us, he ask questions, gave us suggestions answered our many questions and guided us through the process to have a trust with details that met all of our goals. He is very thorough. This past year Mark helped our daughter set up her will and also helped us with other legal issues. When I have questions, I can call and be confident I will receive the answers and help I need. When changes were needed in our trust, Mark and his team were right there to guide us through the changes. Mark and his associates are professional, kind, and very knowledgeable. They made the process easy, enjoyable, and informative. I highly recommend Idaho Estate Planning to others who are ready to secure their future needs. R&J
I really like that Mr. Wight can prepare me for the future instead of solving problems after life happens. Sometimes legal documents can get confusing. Mr. Wight and his staff are excellent at explaining things so the average person can understand.
Mark put together our family trust and helped us put together and takes care of our LLC's. He has a yearly meeting to inform us of any changes in either field and works with us to keep everything up to date and in good working order. He and his staff are quick to respond to our questions and concerns. Enjoy working with him and depend on him to keep us up to date so that all phases of our business works well.
Mark was very knowledgeable in setting up a trust for my husband and myself. Since losing my husband a few years ago, he has kept me informed and has my best interests in mind when advising me. Mark is trustworthy and I feel confident in the decisions that he has helped me make as I am getting older.