About Carol Elias
Carol Elias Zolla is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1996. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Zolla is the founder and principal attorney at Zolla Law Firm, a practice specializing in estate planning, probate, and trust matters. The firm is located at 16450 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite 209, Los Gatos, California 95032. She serves clients throughout the Silicon Valley region, including Los Gatos, San Jose, and surrounding areas.
Ms. Zolla earned her Juris Doctor degree from the UCLA School of Law in 1996. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications in 1993. During her time at UCLA, she developed a strong foundation in legal principles, which has been instrumental in her successful legal career.
Ms. Zolla's practice focuses on estate planning, trust administration, and probate law. She assists clients with drafting wills, establishing trusts, and navigating the probate process. Her work encompasses all stages of estate planning, including initial consultations, document preparation, and post-death administration. She is also experienced in guardianship and conservatorship matters, health care directives, and related areas.
With over 29 years of experience, Ms. Zolla has represented clients in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for Santa Clara County. She has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal. Ms. Zolla has been recognized for her professional achievements, receiving an "AV® Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubbell and being named a Super Lawyer from 2012 to 2026. She co-authored "The Trustee's Legal Companion: A Step-by-Step Guide to Administering a Living Trust," a resource for trustees navigating trust administration.
Ms. Zolla is an active member of the Silicon Valley Bar Association, serving on the Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section. She has also been a member of the Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law Advisory Commission to the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. She frequently speaks on estate planning topics to attorney organizations and parent groups. Ms. Zolla is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
