Julianna Malis is a nationally recognized estate planning and elder law attorney focusing on traditional estate planning, special needs planning and estate administration. As the founder of Santa Barbara Estate Planning Law Group, she brings a family-centered approach to planning, with a focus on practical solutions for those going through life transitions. She is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a frequent speaker to  groups on issues of estate planning, elder law, and special needs planning.

Julianna earned her law degree from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and has an advanced law degree (LL.M) in Taxation and Estate Planning.  She was selected to Super Lawyers for 2021 as a Top Rated Elder Law Attorney. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state.