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

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5.0 /5.0

186 Client Reviews

Showing 76 - 80 of 97 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Craig | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Help with my Mother's affairs

Mr. Mill was hired to help and guide me with my mother's affairs. She is 89 years old and the widow of a veteran. Mr. Miller was very helpful in questions I had in caring for my mother. Mr. Miller drew up all the necessary documents that needed to be signed by my mother and I. Mr. Miller is very kn...owledgeable in the field of elder care and his fee's are very reasonable. I highly recommend Mr. Miller if you are in need of Elder Care representation.

Posted by Vickie Cooper | December 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Thank you Bill Miller for your excellent advise!

When my Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and another degerative brain disease, leaving my brothers and me without any direction as how to manage her limited finances, we were frantic and confused trying to plan for future long care for her. A wonderful friend who was familiar with Mom’s circumst...ances, referred us to Bill Miller and I immediately made an appointment, desperate for advise. What we experienced as we walked into the office was relief, right away. The staff was friendly and consoling and soon Mr. Miller gave us assurance, through his wealth of knowledge, that we would be able to give our Mother the care that she deserved, ridding me of panic about possible financial distress. He is so informed and set us at ease, not only with his expertise but his warm manner and professionalism. As the journey with our mom continues, we are regularly in touch with Bill and always reassured her assets are protected and managed well. My family and I always look forward to meeting with Bill and will continue our relationship with him and his firm. I could not be more appreciative to him and the peace about Mom’s care that I’ve gotten because of him. During this time, my father became ill and also needed financial advise. As a man who is sceptical about “lawyers”, I was having push back from him trying to get him to make an appointment to get his estate in order. Once my dad met with Bill, he was impressed by Bill’s common sense approach and wisdom of estate planning, he hired Bill and now has peace of mind that his assets and beneficiaries are protected. I hate to sound trite, but we all sleep a lot better now!

Posted by Michael | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Estate Planning Counselor

We were first introduced to Mr. Miller at a workshop sponsored by Adams Miller, LLP. Although initially skeptical due to the pure marketing approach of our introduction to the firm, we were quickly impressed by the friendly and professional presentation we heard by Mr. Miller. He was ably assisted by... Mrs. Barnett. The presentation convinced us that we needed to review and update our estate plan. We made an appointment with Mr. Miller. He listened to us. Carefully described the basic options available to us. And answered our questions in a way we found easy to understand. Mr. Miller has the heart of a teacher and the mind of an experienced legal scholar. The draft Mr. Miller and Mrs. Barnett prepared for us addressed all of our issues and concerns. With some minor editing our Estate Plan was ready for signing quickly without delay. Our experience with Mr. Miller, Mrs. Barnett, and Adams Miller, LLP, has convinced us we have found the right Team and Firm to meet our estate planning needs, and most likely, the needs of our Family, Friends, and Acquaintances.

William Miller

Replied last December 04, 2017

I appreciate your business. Glad to have you and your wife as clients!

Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

William J. Miller

Mr. Miller was extremely helpful with our estate planning, providing us options and suggestions when needed. Our meetings with him were relaxed and informative, and all our questions were answered in a timely manner. Mr. Miller has a very thorough knowledge of estate planning.

William Miller

Replied last December 04, 2017

Thank you!

Posted by Sheila | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Glad it's done

First my husband and I went to one of Bill's seminars on protecting your assets and planning for the future. It was very informative and made us understand the necessity of protecting what my husband and I had worked so hard for through the years. After making an appointment and discussing our wish...es and asking and answering many questions, Bill was left with the task of getting everything on paper. On your next visit you review and ask more questions if you have any. After signing all the documents it was quite a relief knowing that we had done what we could to protect our assets not only for our future but the future of our children also. It is a little expensive for the whole process, but the relief in knowing that you are protecting what is rightfully yours far outweighs the initial cost. Bill and his staff are highly qualified and made the experience pleasant for such an obviously unpleasant situation.

William Miller

Replied last December 04, 2017

Thank you. Look forward to a long relationship.

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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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