Law Office of Michelle Castillo

I want to share my full experience so others can know what to expect. Last year, after my mother passed away, my father wanted to put his house into a living trust. We went to see this lawyer together. Since my parents had purchased their home as “community property without rights of survivorship”, I knew this could be an issue. That type of ownership usually means that when one spouse passes away, probate is required because their share does not automatically transfer to the surviving spouse. Probate is exactly what we wanted to avoid because it adds time, stress, and extra fees. So during the very first visit, I specifically asked if that would be a problem. She confidently told me “no, that should not be a problem at all” — that she could fix it, and the process should go smoothly in just two visits. Based on that reassurance, we moved forward and paid her half of the total fee as a down payment. However, later that same day, she called me back and said she had actually run into a problem with the house being under community property. She then referred us to one of her colleagues to handle it instead. When I contacted that lawyer, I was told it would cost $6,000 just to remove my mother’s name and transfer the property deed into my father’s name. That was a huge and unexpected expense we were not prepared for — and exactly the type of problem I had asked about in the beginning. To be fair, she is polite, professional, and very nice in person. She also speaks Spanish, which was great for my father since it’s his native language. But I left feeling that she hadn’t been completely upfront with us. At first, we were told it would be a simple two-visit process, but once we had already paid, the story changed and the costs went way up. My advice: she may be a good lawyer, but do your research, ask very detailed questions, and get everything in writing before moving forward.

The lawyer Michelle Castillo is an estate planning attorney serving. It was a real luck to coincide with her, since it was through one of the social networks, in which she gave a clear, precise and reliable message. We did our living trust, without setbacks and with the records in each corresponding place.I Sincerely recommend Michelle Castillo and her excellent service.

Michelle helped write an estate plan for my parents, who are Spanish speakers. I appreciated that she took the time to explain complicated legal concepts to me and my parents. I know that many attorneys do not give their clients the patience and attention that we received from Michelle. Her staff also displayed the same level of care and professionalism as she did. Because of our situation, time was of the essence, and Michelle was accommodating. I truly recommend her for your estate planning needs.

I am writing to share my positive experience with Mrs. Castillo in creating a living trust for our family. Mrs. Castillo's assistance and guidance throughout the process truly exceeded our expectations. The level of explanation and patience she demonstrated was exceptional. She took the time to address all of our questions and concerns, and even encouraged us to ask more, ensuring that we fully understood the intricacies of establishing a living trust. Furthermore, Mrs. Castillo's willingness to share valuable resources, such as her informative YouTube videos, further helped us grasp the entire process with clarity. Based on my personal experience, I would highly recommend Mrs. Castillo to anyone seeking assistance or more information regarding living trusts. Her expertise, professionalism, and commitment to client satisfaction make her an invaluable resource in this field.

Michelle Castillo was extremely polite and professional in assisting me with my living trust. She spoke clearly and helped calm many of my potential concerns in future issues. She among her team are very knowledgeable and I would most certainly recommend.