Estate Planning & Elder Law Blog
Explore articles, guides, and practical advice on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, probate, Veterans benefits, and long-term care. Our goal is to help Alabama families make informed decisions and protect what matters most.
What to Look for in a Personal Representative
Your Last Will and Testament is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. Within that document, you will name someone to act as your estate’s executor or personal representative. Your personal representatives will make decisions and take actions that...
How to Keep Your Income Within Medicaid’s Resource Limits
Laura breathed a sigh of relief when her father, Gene, became eligible for Medicaid. He did not have any savings or a long-term care insurance policy. She wasn’t sure how long she could keep paying nursing home bills. However, Laura learned that her job was not over...
Can a Spouse Receive VA Benefits?
The simple answer to the question is, “Yes, the spouse of a veteran may be eligible for VA benefits.” However, the Veterans Administration offers many programs for veterans. Spouses and dependents may be eligible for one program, but not another. All this can be...
4 Legal Needs of Small Business Owners
The list of things a small business owner needs can be very long. Legal issues should be high on that list, though. Making mistakes on important legal decisions or failing to get the right advice can be devastating to a company. Let’s look at four legal needs of small...
Long-Term Care Planning for Baby Boomers
Generation X? Millennials? The Silent Generation? We’re fond of naming groups of people born during certain years. The largest group may be the Baby Boomers, who account for about 20% of the U. S. population. Born between 1946 and 1964, Boomers are reaching retirement...
6 Estate Planning Mistakes
Pobody’s Nerfect. Oh, that should be nobody’s perfect. Let’s face it: we all make mistakes. Some of those mistakes are small, with no lasting impact – easy to overcome. Other mistakes have a lasting effect, not only on us but on our children, too. Estate planning...
3 Little Known Facts About Medicaid
Most people have heard of Medicaid. Most people know that Medicaid is a massive program funded by the federal government. However, these three little known facts about Medicaid are important to help you understand how Medicaid might help you. #1 – Medicaid Pays for a...
Flying Solo: Is a Sole Proprietorship Right for You?
Choosing a business structure is one of the first and most important decisions a new business owner makes. In general, a business can operate as a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or sole proprietorship. When starting your business, it’s important...
My Mother Needs Medicaid. What Can I Do to Help Her?
Joe recently learned that his mother, Lillian, is applying for Medicaid. She lacks the funds and insurance to cover the cost of her 24/7 nursing care. Lillian was suddenly thrown into a world of procedures and terms that she did not understand. Joe felt a little...
Medicaid Planning: When Should I Start?
It’s a cold, hard fact. Many people in the United States need long-term care at some point in their lives. It’s also true that this care is expensive. How many people really need long-term care? As our population ages, the number of people in need of skilled nursing...
About the Attorney
Bill Miller is the founder of Miller Estate & Elder Law and focuses his practice on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, Veterans benefits, and long-term care planning. A Calhoun County native, Bill is a VA-accredited attorney, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and a past president of the Calhoun County Bar Association. He is passionate about helping Alabama families protect their loved ones, their assets, and their legacy.
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