$ 400-400 per hour
William J. Miller
also known as Bill Miller
About William
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
24 years | 300 cases
Elder Law
30%
17 years | 175 cases
Medicaid and Medicare
10%
16 years | 65 cases
Probate
10%
27 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Alabama for 31 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Miller Estate and Elder Law
818 Leighton Avenue, PO Box 1732, Anniston, AL, 36207
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Practice Area Knowledge (97)
Professionalism (49)
Recommendation (49)
General Knowledge (41)
Communication Style (39)
Case Results (37)
Staff & Support (29)
Character & Conduct (24)
Compassion (16)
Advocacy (15)
Responsiveness (15)
Trustworthiness (10)
Cost of Services (9)
Free Consultations (4)
Punctuality (4)
Showing 36 - 40 of 41 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Billy | January 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Establish trusts.
Mr. Miller worked with us every step of the way to set up our trusts. He is and was personal, friendly, and professional and worked with us with patience and provided insights to help us make decisions for our future. The materials he provided us with guidance and we are very comfortable and satisf...
Posted by Wylene | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Mr. Miller treated us with great care and respect!!!
Our CPA, Mr. Danny McCullars, referred us to Bill Miller and his estate planning practice. Mr. Miller went through all the steps and helped me and my husband understand the value of a trust. We, along with our son, continue to be impressed with Bill's services as we end the trust set up process. I wo...
Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Very skilled estate planner
Bill was recommended by a local CPA to assist my parents in updating their wills and estate plan. We are almost finished with the various documents and my parents are very pleased. I have been in all the meetings and was impressed with Bill's ability to explain the various estate planning options. Be...
Posted by Mike Chastain | March 14, 2016
Extremely Helpful
Bill was extremely helpful during our consultation. He took the time to explain everything and answered all of our questions. We are very pleased with him and will highly recommend him to our friends and family.
Posted by Lynne | March 12, 2015
Smart, attentive and fights for his clients!
Mr. Miller is just the kind of lawyer you need when you want someone to fight for you, your family and justice. He KNOWS his stuff and unlike other lawyers, he cares enough to be prepared!! I will never hire another lawyer! He is my personal attorney!!
William J. Miller's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very personable and knowledgeable. Takes care of and listens to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Bill and he is smart, hardworking and a talented lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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
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 AssociationVice President
1998 - 2015
American Association for Justice
Sample of Legal Cases
Camp v. Kenney, 673 So.2d 436 (1995)
Affirmed
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
3 Documents Everyone Needs
Publications
2018
2015
Createspace
Estate Planning - Book
2015
Report/Article
The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Estate Plan
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does a will need to include joint property?
27 Jun 2020
Q&A
Can I sue the Seventh-day Adventist church for messing up my life and putting me into mental institutions?
05 May 2016
Q&A
Father's Will left house to one child. A clause directs the residuary estate to be split between 4. What might that include?
14 Oct 2015