Estate Planning Attorney · Roseville, CA
Estate planning handled properly, once
Elena Harlan is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. She helps Sacramento-region families and business owners with wills, trusts and powers of attorney, explained in plain English at an unhurried pace.

18 years
in practice
J.D., McGeorge School of Law
Member, California State Bar #234567
Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
18 years in practice
Services
3 areas of work for families and business owners, each handled carefully and explained in plain English.
Wills and trusts
A complete plan: revocable living trust, pour-over will, powers of attorney and health care directive.
Trust administration
Guidance for successor trustees through notices, inventories, accounting and distribution after a death.
Business succession
Buy-sell agreements and ownership transitions for closely held companies.
1,200+
plans completed
18
years in practice
How we work together
01
Initial consultation
We meet in person for an hour to talk through your goals, your assets and your family.
02
Written recommendation
After the meeting you receive a written recommendation, so you can review the options in your own time.
03
Your plan, explained
Each document is prepared with care and explained in plain English, so you understand what you are signing.
Elena explained every document in plain English and never once made us feel rushed.
The Okafor family
About Elena Harlan
I am an estate planning attorney in Roseville, CA, with 18 years in practice and 1,200+ plans completed. I meet clients in person, explain each document plainly, and work at a pace that lets you ask every question.
Fees
| Initial consultation | $250 |
| Complete trust package | from $3,200 |
The initial consultation covers an hour on your goals, your assets and your family, with a written recommendation afterwards.
Common questions
Do I need a trust or is a will enough?
It depends on what you own and who you want to protect. The first meeting answers that question for your situation.
What does a consultation cover?
An hour on your goals, your assets and your family, with a written recommendation afterwards.
Start with a conversation
Send a note or call to arrange an initial consultation at the Roseville, CA office. Tell us briefly what you would like to plan for, and we will take it from there.
office@harlanestatelaw.com
(916) 555-0188