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About Baker & Baker Law Firm

About Baker and Baker

Over 80 Years of Combined Legal Experience

At Baker & Baker, our practice is dedicated to helping individuals deal with Estate Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid Eligibility, and similar elder care issues. Brenda Baker, former president of the Corpus Christi Bar Association, and Edwin Baker, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, have been providing legal services to residents of the Coastal Bend for over 40 years and are highly educated and skilled at their profession.

Brenda Baker brings years of experience and skill to legal issues dealing with the elderly — especially in probate and estate administration. Edwin Baker, who also holds an MBA, is one of the few attorneys in Texas who is also a state and nationally certified private professional guardian.

The attorneys and staff at Baker & Baker are dedicated to providing reliable and friendly service. Call for an appointment, come in and an attorney will sit down with you, listen and discuss your options. Our goal is to help you find workable solutions to your particular problems.

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Getting Started

If you have a parent or another loved one who may no longer be able to take care of himself or herself, it is natural to be concerned. The fear of doing the wrong thing is real, and it is debilitating. Deciding what to do can be difficult, but we can help because our lawyers:

Listen carefully to understand your situation.
Bring years of training and experience to the process.
Carefully explain your legal options.
Prepare the tools you need: your wills and trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship applications, and necessary probate documents.
Thoroughly discuss the requirements and procedures for obtaining long-term care Medicaid benefits and protecting your assets at the same time.
Know the Corpus Christi area and can refer you to numerous health care providers, nursing homes and other elder care facilities and service providers.

The Attorneys

Brenda B. Baker

Areas of Practice

Probate & Estate Administration

Wills & Trusts

Guardianships

Powers of Attorney & Directives

Education

Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC

J.D. Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1979

University of Denver, Denver, Colorado

B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1976

Major: Philosophy

Edwin W. Baker

Areas of Practice

Medicaid and Eligibility

Wills & Trusts

Guardianships

Probate & Estate Administration

Powers of Attorney & Directives

Education

Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC

J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1978

Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA

M.B.A., Master of Business Administration summa cum laude - 1975

Kent State University, Kent, OH

B.B.A., Bachelor of Business Administration - 1971

Charles Baker

Areas of Practice

Probate & Estate Administration

Wills & Trusts

Guardianships

Powers of Attorney & Directives

Medicaid and Eligibility

Education

Chapman University,

Dale E. Fowler School of Law

Orange, California

Juris Doctor - 2018

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

B.A., Bachelor or Arts - 2009

Our Staff

ADMINISTRATION

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Yvonne Cortinas – Bookkeeper

As a dedicated and driven bookkeeping professional with over 12 years of experience in the legal profession, Yvonne earned her bachelor’s degree from TAMCC. She has been meeting our accounting needs, handling financial records, and billing needs for our firm. Yvonne is a vital member of our staff and her skills help keep the business current and running smoothly. On the human resources side, she also makes sure our employee’s needs are met.

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Chloe Castillo - Intern

Chloe joined our firm in February of 2023. She is currently pursuing her Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies and is a full-time student planning to graduate in May of 2025. She chose to pursue a degree in Paralegal Studies in hopes to positively impact the community she is a part of. Upon graduation, she will continue her education and pursue a degree in law. During Chloe's day's off she spends time walking her dogs and playing video games.

PROBATE

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Sarah Knobeloch - Senior Paralegal

From Illinois and Oklahoma to Texas, Sarah brings 38 years of experience as legal assistant to our Probate department. Her background is diverse and includes family law, civil litigation, foreclosures, and evictions. Coupled with her bachelor’s degree, Sarah brings a high level of professionalism to her position.

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Ms. Darrin Allen - Legal Assistant

Darrin joined our firm in January 2023, and is a full-time student in working towards obtaining her Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. She originally started in the Estate Planning Department where she quickly developed her skills in document preparation. She then transitioned to the Probate Department after exhibiting an ability to adapt to case management and court procedure. On Darrin’s days off, she loves to spend time with her family at the beach.

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Haley Hotz - Paralegal

Haley joined our team in October 2023. She graduated from Wharton County Jr. College with an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. She brings to our firm 4 years of high-level experience working Probate, Guardianship, and Estate Planning cases. With Haley's professionalism and enthusiasm, she is perfectly skilled for our Probate Department, assisting the attorney in all levels of estate administration. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her two fur babies.

ESTATE PLANNING / MEDICAID

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Alicia Esparza - Medicaid Specialist

Alicia leads our Medicaid & Estate Planning Department and serves as our Eligibility Specialist for the firm’s Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities program. With several years of experience with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Alicia is committed to delivering excellent client services. In addition, she assists in other areas within our firm, including Corporation Formation, Wills and Directives.

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Marissa Ramos - Legal Assistant

Marissa assists in our Medicaid & Estate Planning Department and serves as our 2^nd Assistant Eligibility Specialist for the Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities program. Marissa’s experience with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) makes her the perfect fit for our firm. She is dedicated to her craft and provides the utmost satisfaction for our clients.

GUARDIANSHIP

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Kathy Gorman - Bookkeeper

Kathy joined our firm in 2018, when she transitioned from family law to guardianship and bookkeeping. Her 14 years of experience as a legal assistant coupled with her associate degree contributes to the work that goes into establishing and maintaining the financial management of our Guardianship cases.

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Hailey Hale - Paralegal

Hailey joined our firm in December 2022 after earning her associate degree in Paralegal Studies. In her previous employment, Hailey was the Activities Director at an Assisted Living Facility. She organized activities and monitored the wellbeing of over 100 residents. She now provides direct legal support in the Guardianship Department working closely with clients, their personal needs, and with attorneys. Hailey is passionate about working within the elder community, and it reflects through her work and genuineness towards our clients.