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Estate planning
A clear, coordinated plan for your family, property, healthcare, and wishes.
Northern California estate planning
Protect your family. Preserve your legacy.
Personal estate planning from a Certified Specialist who has spent more than 30 years helping families plan with confidence.
Book Free ConsultationFree initial consultation
Personal guidance from Elaine
Personal guidance from Elaine
30+ years protecting families
Earned through client trust
Truckee’s Best Law Firm for 2025.
BusinessRate, an independent authority using verified Google review data, named The Andrews Law Firm the Best Law Firm in Truckee for 2025. The recognition is earned solely through authentic client feedback.
- Exceptional client satisfaction
- Strong community reputation
- Proven service excellence
Focused legal guidance
A plan built around your life.
The firm focuses on estate planning, asset protection, and tax planning, so every part of your plan works together.
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Trusts & administration
Create, update, or administer a trust with experienced, personal guidance.
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Asset protection
Protect what you have built with thoughtful legal and tax planning.
Meet Elaine Andrews
Specialized experience. Personal attention.
Elaine has guided Northern California families through estate planning, trust, and probate law since 1992. You work directly with her at every step, not only at the first meeting.
CAState Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
30+Years of focused estate planning experience
JAGRetired Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Reserves
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My experience with Elaine was a solid 10+ stars. She made the process understandable and completed our trust quickly.
Leslie Elliott — Client
“Elaine accomplished more in 24 hours than any other attorney would have done in a month.” — Brian Biro
Knowledge beyond the conference room
The guide to a bulletproof estate plan.
Recognized on “Stu Taylor on Business”After seeing a client lose her independence and assets through wrongful conservatorship, Elaine wrote a practical guide to help families act before a crisis.
- Understand why planning early matters
- Recognize the risks of DIY legal services
- Choose qualified estate planning counsel
Clarity starts with a conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Planning should feel clear, not overwhelming.
When should I create or update my estate plan?
The best time is while you have full legal capacity. A marriage, divorce, birth, move, property purchase, business change, or an outdated trust are all good reasons to review your plan now.
Why work with a Certified Specialist?
Certification by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization reflects focused experience and tested knowledge in estate planning, trust, and probate law.
Do you only serve Truckee?
No. The firm serves families across Northern California, including Lake Tahoe, the Northern Sierras, Sacramento, the Central Valley, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Elaine also travels to meet clients where they live.
What happens during the initial consultation?
You will discuss your family, assets, existing documents, and priorities. The initial consultation is free, whether you are starting a plan or reviewing one you already have.
Elaine comes to you
Serving families across Northern California.
From Truckee and Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, the Central Valley, and the San Francisco Bay Area, Elaine meets families in the communities where they live.
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Your first consultation is free
Give your family the certainty of a plan.
Whether you are starting fresh or reviewing existing documents, take the first step with a Certified Specialist.
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