Michelle Rojas Casillas

Michelle Rojas Casillas

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 14 years

Probate Lawyer Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianship ... +2 more

About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 20%

People often believe that “ESTATE PLANNING” is only for the wealthy. This could not be farther from the truth.

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Guardianship 20%

Guardianship is the process of appointing a court appointed person to help care for a person who is incapacitated for one reason or another. Courts appoint Guardians of the Estate and Guardians of the Person.

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Probate 20%

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult enough without worrying about navigating your way through the Probate Courts. Whether your loved one died with a will or without a will, we will navigate the path for you educating you along the way.

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Trusts 20%

Choosing to draft a will or trust is one of the most important and loving gifts that you give to those who are important to you.

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Wills and Living Wills 20%

Every person who has attained age 18 needs to have a will, a durable power of attorney, a medical power of attorney, a health information release, a declaration of guardian, and a directive to physicians (aka living will).

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Michelle Rojas Casillas's Reviews

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Posted by Jenee | May 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Kind & simple

I cannot thank Michelle enough for her kindness as I worked with her on my estate planning. Writing ones will is not a fun task but it is necessary. Michelle made the process simple & quick. Her kindness made it an action of comfort instead of stress.

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Michelle Rojas Casillas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brittany Citron

Probate lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I work with Michelle at Weisinger Law Firm and she is a great attorney. Michelle has thorough knowledge of estate planning, probate, and guardianship law, and is a strong advocate for her clients."

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Elizabeth Yancy

Probate lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"We appreciate the great work that Michelle does for families requiring estate work and probate. Michelle is kind, courteous, and very knowledgeable."

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Juan Castro

Estate planning lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred clients to Michelle because I know she will represent them well. Michelle is not only very knowledgeable and experienced but also very passionate about her professional services."

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Tom Weisinger

Estate planning lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Michelle is a fantastic lawyer with a heart for serving her clients. She is patient, good at listening, and thorough in making sure all proper work is completed for her clients."

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Floyd Contreras

Estate planning lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is a very knowledgeable and detail oriented lawyer who genuinely cares for her clients. Not only have I referred individuals to her for their estate planning, but I also look to Michelle when I have a question about a probate matter. I endorse this lawyer."

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Courtenay Euton

Estate planning lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is a very dedicated lawyer, who works diligently for her clients. I continue to refer clients to Michelle and highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Best SA Lawyers - Estate Planning & Trusts, San Antonio Scene

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Senior Associate Attorney, Weisinger Law Firm, PLLC

2019 - 2021

Staff Attorney, Bexar County Probate Court No. 2

2018 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Weisinger Law Firm, PLLC

2016 - 2018

Attorney and Owner, Casillas Law Firm, PLLC

2013 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Fidel Rodriguez, Jr.

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Ellis, Koeneke & Ramirez, L.L.P.

Associations

2016 - Present

Bexar County Women's Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

UT Law - San Antonio Alumni Chapter

Steering Committee Member

2013 - Present

San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Mexican American Bar Association

Secretary

2011 - Present

American Gateways

Volunteer/Translator

Sample of Legal Cases

Successor Guardianship

The Court approved the filings and appointed my client the guardian of the estate and person of an incapacitated person.

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Education

2011

University of Texas School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2008

University of Texas System, Pan American

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Speaking Engagements

2017

Texas al Dia

Estate Planning Basics

2016

Camp CRIT

Guardianship Process

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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