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William J. Miller

also known as Bill Miller
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Avvo Rating9.9
  • Anniston, AL
  • Licensed for 27 years
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About William

My family and my faith are the most important things to me.  I enjoy helping other famiies put plans in place to protect themselves and their hard earned assets.  Helping people get peace of mind about staying in control and having a plan in place is very rewarding.  

In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, playing golf, spending time on the lake and at the beach with my family and reading.  

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Practice areas

OtherWills and living willsMedicaid and medicareElder lawEstate planning
  1. 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.

    19 years, 300 cases

  2. 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.

    12 years, 175 cases

  3. Medicaid and medicare: 10%

    11 years, 65 cases

  4. Wills and living wills: 10%

    26 years, 350 cases

  1. Probate: 10%

    22 years, 100 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Miller Estate and Elder Law

818 Leighton Avenue
PO Box 1732
Anniston, AL, 36207

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ALOccupational License - Authorized to Practice199410/18/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers49
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
Law ReviewCumberland Law Review1995
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Owner/AttorneyMiller Estate And Elder Law2018 - Present
Owner/AttorneyAdams Miller, LLP2014 - 2018
Member, AttorneyTurner & Miller, LLC2004 - 2014
AttorneyFite & Miller1999 - 2004
AssociateMerrill, Porch, Dillon and Fite1994 - 1999
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysN/A2012 - Present
Alabama Association for JusticeN/A1998 - Present
Alabama State Bar AssociationN/A1994 - Present
Calhoun County Bar AssociationVice President2003 - 2005
American Association for JusticeN/A1998 - 2015
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
E-BookDon't Go Broke Paying for Long Term Care2018
CreatespaceEstate Planning - Book2015
Report/ArticleThe 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Estate Plan2015
GuideCaregiver Guide - The ABC's of Long Term Care and Legal Planning2015
Book7 Ways to Protect and Maximize the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim2010
Cumberland Law ReviewHate Crimes Statute that Provides for Sentence Enhancement if Defendant Selects Victim Based on Race not a Free Speech Violation2000
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Samford University, Cumberland School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1994
University of AlabamaBS - Bachelor of ScienceN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Pep Up for Caregiving 2nd Annual Alzheimer’s Caregiver ConferenceLegal Planning for Caregiver's2019
Mental Health ConferenceElder Care Legal Planning2018
East Alabama Alzheimer's Association ConferenceLegal Planning for Caregiver's2017
Columbiana Ladie's Auxiliary Club Luncheon3 Documents Everyone Needs2014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Camp v. Kenney, 673 So.2d 436 (1995)Affirmed

Reviews

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An Attorney with Integrity

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Attorney Miller helped me understand the legal documents that I needed to have in place. His pricing is very reasonable. Peyton and Mary are wonderful, he is blessed to have them. Now I am waiting for my next appointment for signing my revised changes. Attorney Miller is very busy but will get me in soon for my signing. I like how he sends you the documents for your approval or if something needs to be changed before your signing.
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Excellent choice

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Mr. Miller is first class, knowledgeable and set up my estate plan exactly how I wanted. I would highly recommend this firm.
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Top gun Estate Planning attorney!

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My wife and I worked with Bill Miller and his son Justin for our Estate planning after I attended one of the workshops they offer at no charge. The 2 hour workshop was very informative and covered all the basis for basic and advanced estate planning needs. We met with Bill and Justin for our consultation 3 weeks later and they explained everything in detail. Given our current situation, we needed only the basic package for now. When we are ready sometimes down the road we can expand to meet our needs anytime. No up- sell pressure at all! Because I attended the workshop, we received discounts on the work they performed even though their prices are very reasonable. I recommend this firm to anyone interested in working a firm that keeps it simple and makes you feel like family. Their entire staff is great!
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So pleased with his firm

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We first went to a seminar then made an appointment for review of our estate plans. He had really good suggestions that had we not gone to him for help, may have turned out badly for us and our family. Very knowledgeable and has his clients interests at heart.
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Estate planning

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The Miller group made our process to establish a revised will, power of attorney, and creating a trust for our family easy and simple to understand. We are happy to find a law firm that wants to establish a long term relationship with our family and work through the changes in the law to protect our assets for our family's future.
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Hired Mr. Miller for help with Medicaid Application

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We hired Mr. William Miller and his law firm to help us with my fathers Medicaid application. From the first phone call and appointment they made us feel like family. They gave us a check list of information that we needed to complete the application at the first appointment and they helped us get some of that information more quickly than we could ourselves. They made phone calls and sent letters and emails to companies that were telling us they could not get us the information by fax or email and Mr. Miller was able to get the information sometimes weeks earlier than we could have ourselves. They were quick to answer phone calls, return phone calls and emails. Because of their extensive knowledge about the Medicaid application process, my father's application for Medicaid was approved in about 1 month even though they had told us that it may take up to 90 days. They made a difficult situation much easier and we will always be grateful.
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Estate and trust planning

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I highly recommend Billy Miller and his staff in taking care of your estate planning—-I have special circumstances (two mentally handicapped sons) in which I needed someone knowledgeable and whom specialized in estate and trusts and I am very satisfied in Billy Miller and his staff
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Professional lawyer

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I attended Bill’s estate and elder planning seminar. I immediately scheduled meeting to discuss estate planning. Professional but laid back made our experience very comfortable and easy. All questions answered without a lot of legalese wording. Definitely Subject Matter Expert. Contracted with Miller Estate for Wills, Power of Attorney (POA), and Living Trust for my wife and I
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Professional

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Mr. Miller handled our estate planning needs professionally & efficiently. He answered all of our questions.
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Extremely helpful and thorough caring advice

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After attending one on Mr. Miller's workshops on estate planning, I believed he was the right person to help me and my husband with our own estate planning. He is very laid back, caring, thorough, and interested in us and our needs, as his all his staff. I'm comfortable knowing I can call the office any time with questions.
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Lawyer Victoria L. Collier

Victoria Collier, Elder law Attorney on Oct 23, 2017
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.

Lawyer Gregory A Cade

Gregory Cade, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
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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!

Lawyer Victoria L. Collier

Victoria Collier, Elder law Attorney on Oct 23, 2017
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.

Lawyer Gregory A Cade

Gregory Cade, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
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!

Lawyer Kyle E. Krull

Kyle Krull, Elder law Attorney on Oct 6, 2016
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.

Lawyer Alyssa Enzor Baxley

Alyssa Baxley, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 23, 2015
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 Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

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Michael Bradley, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 20, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

Lawyer Bruce Neal Adams

Bruce Adams, Litigation Attorney on Mar 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Lawyer Davis Whitman Nelson

Davis Nelson, Elder law Attorney on Mar 26, 2013
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.

Lawyer John Griffin Watts

John Watts, Elder law Attorney on Mar 12, 2013
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.

Lawyer Richard Stephen Jaffe

Richard Jaffe, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 16, 2013
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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  • Hourly Rates $400-$400/hour
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