William J. Miller

William J. Miller

also known as Bill Miller

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 31 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Anniston, AL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare ... +2 more

818 Leighton Avenue, PO Box 1732, Anniston, AL

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

This practice area involves setting up plans for people to dispose of their assets after they die through wills or revocable living trusts as well as powers of attorney in case they become incompetent while still alive.

24 years | 300 cases

40%
Elder Law 30%

This practice area involves helping people as they age with advanced directives for healthcare, powers of attorney, wills and trusts. The practice also involves nursing homes, medicare and VA benefits.

17 years | 175 cases

30%
Medicaid and Medicare 10%

16 years | 65 cases

10%
Probate 10%

27 years | 100 cases

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

31 years | 350 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 31 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1994

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Miller Estate and Elder Law

818 Leighton Avenue, PO Box 1732, Anniston, AL, 36207

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William J. Miller's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

178 Client Reviews

5 star (173) 4 star (5)
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Posted by Dee | December 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

What is best for your situation...Trust or not?

Mr. Miller was patient when explaining options for creating what we need to meet our needs. In our case it was a trust. He thoroughly explained the areas we needed to cover and was kind when the details became overwhelming. He covered and explained things we did not realize would come into play. ...He was very helpful.

Posted by Tracy | December 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful!

Bill Miller is a fantastic attorney and made other estate planning process easy. He is friendly and very knowledgeable. Bill was able to guide us through each phase with ease. No need to look any further. Hire Bill! You will be taken care of.

Posted by Terry | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Understanding Viral Aspects of Estate Planning

We would highly recommend Miller Estate and Elder Law firm for estate planning.

Posted by Josh | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bill Miller Knows his Stuff

Bill Miller is personal and very knowledgeable about this area of the law. I believe the majority of citizens are unfamiliar about their rights regarding elder care and asset protection. Bill was a huge help to our family.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Friendly knowledgeable attorney and staff.

Mr Miller and his staff advised and drew up the documents for our trust and will along with other personal documents. The firm was friendly, well versed in the subject matter and efficient. It was a pleasure to do business with Mr Miller and his associates.

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William J. Miller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Victoria Collier

Elder law lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Billy is so compassionate for his clients and making sure they get the respect and services they need and deserve. He also strives to stay educated on all the legal and business updates necessary to provide the best legal counsel. I would definitely refer clients to him."

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Gregory Cade

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Truly exceptional and professional attorney with an outstanding reputation in the legal field for providing high quality representation and results for his clients!"

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Kyle Krull

Elder law lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bill is an excellent attorney who brings creative solutions to each estate planning and elder law engagement. Bill translates complex legal concepts into language everyone can understand. That is a rare gift and a testament to his subject matter expertise. (Visit his website to register for one of his informative and entertaining workshops to see what I mean for yourself.) I am pleased to endorse Bill Miller to anyone seeking estate planning or elder law services in east Alabama."

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Alyssa Baxley

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Mr. Miller. He is an extremely knowledgeable attorney and is dedicated to providing a high service level to each of his clients. He works tirelessly to meet a broad array of legal needs."

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Clinton Daughtrey

Elder law lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Bradley

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very personable and knowledgeable. Takes care of and listens to his clients."

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Bruce Adams

Litigation lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Bill and he is smart, hardworking and a talented lawyer."

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Davis Nelson

Elder law lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is my go-to-lawyer in Alabama for my VA benefits, Medicaid planning, and Elder Law clients. They find his experience, good judgment and innovative ideas exceed their expectations every time. He's the real deal."

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John Watts

Elder law lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to get to know Bill Miller over the last 6 months or so. He is not only an excellent lawyer but is concerned about what is best for his clients. He has the knowledge and wisdom to help clients make the right decisions on elder law issues as well as the other areas that he practices in. I highly recommend Bill."

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Richard Jaffe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a terrific lawyer in the feild of domestic litigation and fights for every client."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2019

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1995

Law Review, Cumberland Law Review

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Miller Estate And Elder Law

2014 - 2018

Owner/Attorney, Adams Miller, LLP

2004 - 2014

Member, Attorney, Turner & Miller, LLC

1999 - 2004

Attorney, Fite & Miller

1994 - 1999

Associate, Merrill, Porch, Dillon and Fite

Associations

2012 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

1998 - Present

Alabama Association for Justice

1994 - Present

Alabama State Bar Association

2003 - 2005

Calhoun County Bar Association

Vice President

1998 - 2015

American Association for Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

Camp v. Kenney, 673 So.2d 436 (1995)

Affirmed

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Education

1994

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Alabama

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Pep Up for Caregiving 2nd Annual Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference

Legal Planning for Caregiver's

2018

Mental Health Conference

Elder Care Legal Planning

2017

East Alabama Alzheimer's Association Conference

Legal Planning for Caregiver's

2014

Columbiana Ladie's Auxiliary Club Luncheon

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Publications

2015

2010

Book 7 Ways to Protect and Maximize the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim

2000

Cumberland Law Review Hate Crimes Statute that Provides for Sentence Enhancement if Defendant Selects Victim Based on Race not a Free Speech Violation

Languages

English

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