Shanelle Cherinna Schmitz

Shanelle Cherinna Schmitz

also known as Shanelle Schmitz

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 13 years

Probate Lawyer at Tucson, AZ
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Consumer Protection

5405 N Oracle Road Suite 101, Tucson, AZ

About Shanelle

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Counsel individuals and families of all ages in estate planning. Draft estate planning documents that meet each client's individual needs, including revocable living trusts, IRA trusts, wills, and general durable power of attorney documents.

40%
Probate 40%

Represent clients in probate court in will contests, contested trust administration matters, guardianships, and conservatorships.

40%
Consumer Protection 5%

Represent clients in civil actions under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 13 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Law Office of David I. Karp, PLLC

5405 N Oracle Road Suite 101, Tucson, AZ, 85704

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Shanelle Cherinna Schmitz's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Trust

A very positive experience. Would recommend this law firm for probate issues.

Posted by Charles | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent experience from start to finish

I could not have been more pleased with my experience in working with Shanelle in putting together my first estate plan. I very much appreciated her ability to clearly and patiently explain the various matters on which I would need to make decisions. The rest of the office team, including the front ...desk staff and paralegals, were also very kind and helpful. I have no hesitation in strongly recommending Shanelle Schmitz and the Karp Law team.

Posted by Dave | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Kilgore Trust

Shanelle and her team were professional, thorough and respectful throughout the estate planning process. She added value in many areas of the steps in developing our Trust by guiding us through options that we had not considered. This process necessitates conversations that can be difficult. Shanelle... guided us through thoughtful dialogue to create a family plan that is comprehensive and meaningful. I feel comfortable that Shanelle and her team are now part of our “team” .

Posted by James | May 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great Estate Planning Lawyer

Shanelle, as well as the entire staff at Karp Law, were great in helping my wife and I restate our Trust originally drawn up by another local law office in 2015. Shanelle offered up some great options for making sure our assets were distributed that way we wanted. She gave us the necessary time to th...ink about these options, then (along with her staff at Karp Law) put together a very comprehensive package. Though neither my wife or I are legal experts, we strongly felt we had made the best choice in engaging Shanelle for our estate planning.

Posted by Sarah Martinez | May 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Highly Recommend

Shanelle helped us set up a trust for our young family. She made the process so easy to understand. Everyone in her office is wonderful!

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Attorney of the Month, Southern Arizona Legal Aid

2018

40 Under 40 Honoree, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Arizona Daily Star

Education

2010

University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Arizona, Eller College of Management

Bachelor's Degree--Business Administration/Marketing

Speaking Engagements

2021

TMC for Seniors

Legal Planning For Women

2019

Tucson Chinese Cultural Center's Seniors Program

Estate Planning--Wills, Trusts and More

2019

TIHAN/Hospice Education and Legal Partnership

Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives

2019

Sunrise Neighborhood Assistance Program-Legacy Planning Estate Planning--Wills, Trusts and More
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