Janet L. Tallett is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara and her law degree from the Santa Barbara College of law.

Prior to obtaining her law degree, Ms. Tallett worked as a paralegal for 20 years in Santa Barbara, California. As a paralegal her work included the areas of estate planning, trust administration, Medi-Cal planning, probate, conservatorships, litigation, business law and land use.

Since joining Gilfix & La Poll LLP in 2005, Ms. Tallett has focused her practice in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, probate, conservatorships, trust administration and Medi-Cal eligibility. She enjoys working with her clients and family members guiding them through the complexities of estate planning. Ms. Tallett also presents bi-annual seminars to clients who are members of the firm's Peace of Mind program.

Ms. Tallett served for two terms as President of the Santa Barbara Paralegal Association and co-taught a paralegal studies course focusing on areas of law including civil procedure, ethics, legal research and writing. While obtaining her law degree Ms. Tallett also served as a Small Claims Court Advisor for the County of Santa Barbara.