Shelley Elder, Partner
Focusing on estate planning and probate law, the firm grew from a one-person practice to one representing 200 business clients. Shelley excels at making sure all of her clients' needs are identified and met while giving back to the communities in which she practices law; Kennesaw, Marietta and Acworth. Shelley has more than 25 years of law experience. Shelley will make sure you and your family receive the care and expertise you need. Email Shelley.
Education
WIDENER UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 1989; Moot Court Award
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
B.A., Criminal Justice
Affiliations
• American Bar Association, Member
• Georgia Bar Association, Member
Community Involvement
Acworth Police Community Foundation board
Cobb Community Foundation advisor
Chattachoochee Tech Board Member
KSU Athletics, board member
CCYA, sponsor
LiveSAFE Resources, Board Member
The Extension, Board Vice Chair
KSU scholarship sponsor
Blue Thanksgiving sponsor
Horizon ability sponsor
Acworth Arts Alliance, The Art House, board member
Kennesaw Public Safety Foundation, Board Member and sponsor
Cobb Chamber of Commerce
Kennesaw Business Association, 2020 president
Acworth Business Association
North Cobb Rotary, board member
Cobb County Schools Foundation, board member
Atlanta Lyric Theatre, sponsor
Power of Peace Project, sponsor
Elder Abuse Task Force
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, sponsor
10 Women of Hope, sponsor
H.A.V.E.N. Academy, sponsor
Destiny’s Daughters of Promise, sponsor
American Legion, oratorical contest judge
Through Our Hearts
CID - Alliance, Board Member
Stephen Crane, Partner
Steve Crane has practiced law in this area since graduating from UGA's law school in 1993. His primary areas of expertise include real estate, probate, corporate law and municipal law. Email Steve today.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 1993
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
B.S., Commerce, 1990
Community
Member of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce.
Tiffany McKenzie, Attorney
With a background in civil litigation and real estate, Tiffany joined Crane Elder Law Firm in February 2020. Her strong attention to detail and analytical skills help to ensure she addresses each client’s needs in a highly personalized way, whether in counseling for estate planning, the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney for finances and healthcare, or guidance on probate matters. Email Tiffany today.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2016
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
B.A., Mass Communications & Political Science, cum laude, 2012
Community Involvement
Volunteer and sponsor for several groups supporting local law enforcement agencies including the Kennesaw Public Safety Foundation, Acworth Police Community Foundation, and Blue Thanksgiving, Inc.
Northwest Cobb Family YMCA - Young Professionals Committee
Our Commitment
We understand that this may be a difficult time for you and we respect that. We are known for our gentle approach and for taking the time to make sure you have the information and guidance you need when you are making estate planning decisions.
Our team is trusted with sensitive elder law matters thanks to our long history of success and accomplishments, which include:
10.0 "Superb" Avvo rating
2020 Awarded Best Real Estate Lawyers in Atlanta
2016 Avvo Top Contributor for Estate Planning & Probate
25+ years of legal experience
Numerous client testimonials
““I enlisted the services of Shelley Elder for some overdue estate planning. Shelley was very thorough, informative, personal and easy to work with. I quickly became very comfortable, knowing my needs would be taken care of by a knowledgeable first class professional. For anybody looking for estate planning, I’d recommend Shelley Elder in a heartbeat!””