Crane Elder Law Firm

About Us

Trustworthy. Compassionate. Experienced.

 
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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

 
 
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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.

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!””
— Peter Crow, Kennesaw, Ga.