About Mark
Mark Schaefer earned his J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law in 1995. He entered the legal profession at a time when elder law was becoming more prominent. His law degree laid a foundation for work that would combine legal counsel and financial planning.
By 2000 he was listed as a lawyer at the Elder Law Offfice of Mark Schaefer PC. That listing reflects an early and sustained engagement with issues that affect older adults and their families. Over the years he has blended legal practice and financial certification to address complex end-of-life matters, long-term care planning, and related concerns for clients in Georgia.
Schaefer also holds certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. The CFP credential signals formal training in financial planning and an ability to advise on financial matters that intersect with legal decisions. He uses that background to help clients weigh legal options alongside financial realities.
His community ties include long-term participation in the Greater Savannah Coalition on Aging, where he has been involved since 2006. That association connects him with practitioners, service providers, and advocates who work on regional issues affecting older populations. Participation in coalitions and local organizations has given him regular exposure to the practical side of aging policy and service delivery in the Savannah area.
In practice, Schaefer’s work is grounded in elder law and related financial planning. That includes matters commonly handled by attorneys in this specialty, such as estate-related decision making and planning for incapacity. He applies legal tools alongside CFP-trained financial guidance to help families prepare for transitions and make choices about care funding, asset protection, and surrogate decision-making.
Clients and colleagues describe Schaefer as a steady presence whose practice reflects an interlocking set of skills in law and financial planning. He continues to maintain an active role at the firm that bears his name and to participate in local aging-focused initiatives. He practices law in Georgia and maintains his CFP certification. His current practice focuses on elder law and financial planning for older adults.
