The Bexar County Probate Courts have seen an increase in cases in the wake of the pandemic. Over the last few months, SALSA has worked with Probate Court Staff Attorneys, Martin Collins and Michelle Casillas to understand how pro bono volunteers can lessen the burden the courts are facing.
Martin Collins and Michelle Casillas, the Staff Attorneys of Bexar County Probate Courts 1 and 2, have seen changes in the cases styles and case management of the Probate Court dockets since COVID-19 first began. We’ve compiled a short Q&A of their experiences.
There are multiple parts to every guardianship proceeding. In this article, we break down some of the terms, the process and what a volunteer can expect when seeking guardianship of the person.