Online resource center to help you explore these key issues, and others, regarding your estate.
Mr. Miller has many years of experience in designing and implementing a comprehensive variety of Trusts, Wills, and other estate planning documents, as well as settling estates in the most expedient and appropriate method. Further, he counsels and assists clients on becoming eligible for VA benefits and Medi-Cal.
Learn moreMr. Miller has been active in the area of VA Pension and Medi-Cal for well over a decade. He uses various specialized types of Trusts as well as non-trust strategies to gain eligibility for his clients and save the family money.
Learn moreMr. Miller has been settling estates (both simple and complex) for well over 40 years. The starting point is always to create a strategy to settle the estate in the most efficient manner possible with a minimum of taxes. Often times the strategy created allows the family to bypass Probate Court proceedings.
Learn moreDear Mr. Miller: I have a Living Trust. Ok, so that makes me about like everyone else. But I am bothered as to what I have in the document. I have three kids, 9 grandkids, and 7 great grandkids; and there could be more eventually. The kids get the lion’s share, but we have the … Read more
Dear Mr. Miller: My Dad was in an accident several months ago. He and my brother had had an argument over the fact that my brother had stolen $150,000 from the family business. My Dad left the house to drive anywhere to get away from my brother. He ended up wrapping the car around a … Read more
Dear Mr. Miller: My Dad died recently. The only asset he owned was his house, worth about $1 million, free and clear. He placed the title in his Living Trust. I am the only child and beneficiary. I was all ready to sell the house when escrow asked me for a copy of the Trust. … Read more
Dear Mr. Miller: This Covid-19 situation has me really worried. What if my Husband or I are stricken with it and need an ambulance to get to the hospital? What about our Health Care Directives? The paramedics may need them when they arrive and the hospital will certainly need them in order to treat us. … Read more
What to Bring to The Hospital: Many of our clients and friends of the firm ask us how they can update their Wills and Trusts during these trying times. We continue to work with and advise clients remotely and can do so with you. Call us at 760-436-8832 with any questions. One question we continue … Read more
What to Bring to The Hospital: Many of our clients and friends of the firm ask us how they can update their Wills and Trusts during these trying times. We continue to work with and advise clients remotely and can do so with you. Call us at 760-436-8832 with any questions. One question we get … Read more
To our clients, colleagues, and friends: We are still open for business–virtually! We’re all concerned about the Coronavirus and how it will affect us, our family, community, nation, and world. Our highest priority is the health of our employees and our clients. We are still available despite the fact that our office is physically closed. … Read more
Dear Mr. Miller: A number of years ago my Dad bought a Living Trust bundle from one of the online companies. It included a Living Trust, Pour Over Will, and a Power of Attorney for financial matters. Last year he slipped out of reality. He talks, but it has nothing to do with any subject … Read more
Dear Mr. Miller: Your article on dealing with a water damage claim was excellent. I hear so much about identity theft, do you have any tips on that? (READ: Dealing with a Water Damage Claim Part 1, Part 2) Worried Consumer The Theft Alert After the Fact Remediation Prevention Bank Account Numbers Dear Worried: … Read more
A giant of a man died last week. No really, compared to me (5’5″ at best), he was about 6’3″ or so. But he was also a giant in my career. As we go through life’s journey there are many people who help you along the way—no one makes it completely on their own. For … Read more
About Living Trusts is hosted by the Law Offices of Merwyn J. Miller, as your online resource center to help you explore these key issues, and others, regarding your estate.
Part One: What Is Fair? Dear Mr. Miller: I have three adult children and am struggling with how to divide my estate. My oldest daughter has done very ...
Dear Mr. Miller: My husband and I recently completed our estate planning. We now have a Living Trust, Wills, Powers of Attorney and other documents. O...
Dear Mr. Miller: My mother is 82 and still lives alone. Over the last year, she has become noticeably more forgetful. She repeats stories, sometimes f...
