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 Could Happen if Your College Student Doesn’t Sign a POA?
As the new academic year begins, parents across the country are making sure their college-bound students have everything they need for a successful start. From textbooks and laptops to dorm essentials, the back-to-school checklist can be overwhelming. However, there's...
Don’t Send Your College Student Off to Campus Without These 3 Legal Documents
Estate planning isn’t usually a top priority for college students. In fact, for most incoming freshmen (and returning sophomores, juniors, and seniors…) estate planning doesn’t even crack the top 10 priorities on their list. However, there are certain legal documents...
7 Questions and Answers on Estate Planning for Second Marriages
Estate planning is a crucial step for everyone—regardless of marital status. However, when it comes to second marriages, it becomes even more important to carefully consider your estate planning decisions. Second marriages often involve complex family dynamics,...
How to Estate Plan for Children in a Blended Family
Beginning a new relationship later in your life can be an exciting development. You’ve learned a great deal from past experience—and you’re ready to begin again from a more mature and responsible position. This means that making decisions in your estate planning will...
Get the Facts: 10 Surprising Long-Term Care Statistics
When it comes to long-term care, many people are unaware of the potential costs, and the likelihood of needing such care in their lifetime. Planning in advance for long-term is crucial to safeguarding your assets and ensuring a financially secure future. Below, we'll...
When to Form a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
If you’ve been following our blog, you’ve learned that—with a little planning—even middle-class American homeowners can qualify for Medicaid coverage. You’ve started exploring your options, and maybe you’ve even heard of Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts. This powerful...
Is Selling Your House for $1 A Good Idea?
Transferring property to a child or other relative can be tricky business. Essentially, houses and other property are valuable assets, and if there is a chance you may be applying for Medicaid, some people think they can get around these penalties by selling their...
Is It Time for Memory Care: 13 Signs Your Loved One Needs Memory Care
Deciding when it’s time to consider a memory care facility for a loved one with dementia is not easy. Not only is this an emotionally charged subject liable to trigger family conflict, but there is no single set of criteria available to guide your decision. Dementia...
7 Common Estate Planning Mistakes (That You Can Easily Avoid)
Estate planning is a complex and nuanced process, and it’s easy to make mistakes when you don’t have professional guidance. Whether it’s a lack of communication with your executors and heirs, or failing to properly fund your trust, there are plenty of opportunities...
Everyone Needs to Sign a Power of Attorney, But Especially Seniors
Estate planning often gets confused with end-of-life planning, but the two are not the same. Your estate plan does not just protect your assets after you die—it also plays an essential role in securing your health and finances while you are alive. A power of attorney...
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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Holiday Gifting: Strategies to Consider for Your Estate
How and when you give your family members big gifts, can make a big impact on your taxes and your estate plan.
Having Tough Conversations About Estate Planning… Without Ruining the Holidays
During the holidays, estate planning may not be top of mind—but avoiding the conversation can have serious consequences.
Nursing Home Medicaid Preplanning Versus Crisis Planning
In this episode, attorney Bill Miller discusses the probate process in Alabama, focusing on whether a will must be probated.
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