Miller, Miller & Canby has assisted hundreds of clients and their families with legal needs arising at death, including probating wills and administering decedent’s estates, administering trusts taking effect at death, winding up affairs of trusts upon their termination, transferring assets, preparing tax returns, and handling estate and gift tax audits by the IRS. We advise clients on lifetime business matters, including planning for the management of property interests when the owner no longer wishes, or is able, to handle his or her own affairs. We also assist with health care decision-making, including advance directives like living will declarations and health care powers of attorney.
Consider MM&C to help you in these Trust Administration matters:
- Trustee Services
- Trust Dissolution
- Gift & Estate Tax Returns
- Fiduciary Income Tax Returns
- Trust and Estate Litigation
We understand the probate process can be overwhelming during what is a very emotional and difficult time for your family. The process is also very complex and can be time-consuming. Our probate attorneys assist with the day-to-day tasks at hand, as well as helping with planning for the coming weeks and months, during what we know can be a stressful time to make decisions. We review the details of the estate, and work closely with you to advise you as to the steps needed and your options to administer and distribute the estate.
Consider MM&C to help you in these Probate matters:
- Collecting And Managing Life Insurance Proceeds
- Appraising The Decedent’s Property
- Finding And Securing The Decedent’s Assets
- Advising On How To Pay The Decedent’s Bills And Settle Any Debt That May Exist
- Preparing/Filing Documents As Required By A Probate Court
- Managing The Checkbook Of The Estate
- Determining Whether Any Estate Taxes Are Owed And Managing The Payments Required
- Probate And Estate Administration
- Estate, Gift And Inheritance Tax Preparation
- Estate Planning After Death
Testimonials
Case Studies

The Blended Family
Issue: John and Susan are both retired and were married several years ago – the second marriage for both. They never had children together, but they ...read more →

The No-Good Son-In-Law
The No-Good Son-In-Law: Mary was a 77-year-old widow in poor health. She had an estate worth more than $1 million, and one daughter, Sally. Sally was in her second marriage, ...read more →
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