Trust Administration With Clarity, Compassion & Legal Precision

After a trust becomes active-either during life or after death-the trustee must manage and distribute assets according to its terms. At Miller Law Firm PC, we help trustees fulfill their legal duties with confidence and care.

Serving as a trustee is an important responsibility-and often one that comes during an emotional time.

We work with trustees, beneficiaries, and families to ensure the trust is administered properly, efficiently, and in full legal compliance. Whether the trust is simple or complex, revocable or irrevocable, we provide the step-by-step support you need.

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Guidance for Every Stage of Administration

From interpreting the trust to distributing assets and filing reports, we help you carry out your duties thoroughly and correctly.

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Minimizing Confusion & Conflict

We explain legal terms in plain English, help avoid common missteps, and assist with communication between beneficiaries and trustees.

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Experience You Can Rely On

Our firm brings decades of estate and elder law experience to every trust matter-so you're never left navigating gray areas alone.

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FAQs

  • What is trust administration?

     It's the process of managing and distributing the assets in a trust according to its terms and the law-typically after someone's death.

  • What does a trustee do?

    Trustees are responsible for protecting trust assets, communicating with beneficiaries, paying debts or taxes, and distributing assets correctly.

  • Do I need an attorney to administer a trust?

    While not required, legal guidance can help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure you meet all fiduciary and legal obligations.

  • Can trust assets still go through probate?

    No-assets in a properly funded trust usually bypass probate. We can review the trust to confirm what's covered and what isn't.

  • What if beneficiaries disagree with how I manage the trust?

    We'll help you document your actions, follow the trust language, and stay legally protected-while working to resolve disputes respectfully.

Serving as Trustee Shouldn't Mean Going It Alone

Serving as Trustee Shouldn't Mean Going It Alone

At Miller Law Firm PC, we offer trusted trust administration services to guide you through every step of the process.