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Hello and welcome to my Avvo profile! My name is Shelley Elder and I have been practicing law for many years. I am admitted in the state of Georgia to practice law. I specialize in estate planning to include wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship. I ensure all of my clients' needs are identified and met in the most beneficial way possible.
If you are looking for a knowledgeable and friendly attorney to handle your legal matters, then please call me for a consultation.
My son handles the same areas I do, as well as commercial and residential real estate law.
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1993
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Mimi | September 24, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A Skillful Attorney, with Generosity of Spirit
I had consulted with various Tennessee bankruptcy attorneys in regards to filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, as a result of my divorce. I was either belittled, insulted or told that it was impossible to turn my life around, through inevitable bankruptcy, by each and every attorney. Shelley had previ...
Posted by Brian | May 27, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Amazing Experience
As going through a divorce, I found myself in a scary financial situation in which I had no idea what to do. At the time, I didn't know what my options were. The last think I ever wanted to do was to file bankruptcy because I thought it would be a very negative thing to do and would hinder me financi...
Posted by Ashley | May 06, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Bankruptcy attorney
I would highly recommend Shelley as your attorney. She is more than willing to go that extra mile. My husband & I had to file bankruptcy last year and Shelley was extremely knowledgeable throughout the entire process. She held our hands, walked us through the steps and was available anytime we ne...
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2014
Elder and her Team; Diligent and Compassionate
I had the best experience (given the circumstance) working with Shelley and her Team. Everyone had an input in my case and each of them was responsive, professional, knowledgable and compassionate. The most important of all things to me was that I never felt judged and always felt very comfortable...
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2020
Best Real Estate Lawyers in Atlanta, Expertise
2018
Kennesaw Mayor and Council Award for Volunteering and Support, City of Kennesaw
2018
KBA Business of the Year, Kennesaw Business Association
2018
Top 25 Small Business of the Year, Cobb Chamber of Commerce
2018
Kennesaw's Citizen of the Year, City of Kennesaw
2017
Walter Zeller Award to eliminate neonatal tetanus, Kiwanis
2017
Sam Olens Award for Charitable Giving, Cobb Chamber of Commerce
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Speaker on Special Needs Trusts, Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia
2000
Volunteer Award for work with battered women, Hanover Safeplace
1989
Appellate Advocacy Award, Moot Court Honor Society
1992 - Present
Owner and Practicing Attorney, Crane Elder Law Firm
2014 - Present
Academy of Special Needs PlannersMember
2013 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
Georgia Association of Women AttorneysBoard Member
2012 - Present
Elder Care MattersMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1995 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
Won
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Bankruptcy for Special Needs Individuals
2013
Estate Admin Issue
2011
Bankruptcy for Accountants
2011
Special Needs Trusts
2000
Business Organization and Regulations
2014
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2014
2014
2012
2012
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Shelley earned significant contribution points in 2016.
What can I do to get my dad's will notarized if he is mentally capable but physically unable to sign??
20 Nov 2018
Can I file in probate 10 years after my father has died leaving no will he lived with my gparents who insisted he owned nothin?
02 Nov 2018
I found a fish hook in my sweet potato at the restaurant while eating. Can I sue?
08 Mar 2018