Philip J. Miller is a partner at Husch Blackwell LLP, practicing in estate planning, probate and trust administration, business succession planning, marital property, and tax planning. He received his B.S. degree in accounting, cum laude, from Boston College and his J.D., cum laude, from Marquette University Law School. He works with individuals, couples, professionals, and business owners to accomplish their objectives while minimizing taxes and expenses and managing risk. His practice includes planning for unique assets, international considerations, and beneficiaries with special needs. He also works with non-profit organizations on tax and governance issues.
Attorney Miller is a speaker for State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® continuing education courses and is a frequent speaker to other professional and community groups about estate planning, business succession planning, marital property, and probate. He is a former adjunct faculty member at Marquette University Law School.
Attorney Miller is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), and a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Estate Planning Forum (Past President), and the Mid-Winter Estate Planning Clinic. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007 and named “Lawyer of the Year” for Trusts & Estates in Milwaukee for 2016 and 2018.
- Add charitable planning as a core component of your estate planning practice
- Know exactly which organizations qualify for charitable income tax deductions and how to verify eligibility
- Understand how gift structure affects tax treatment, so clients don’t lose expected deductions
- Help clients align their financial and philanthropic goals with a cohesive estate plan
- Stay current on contingent beneficiary rules for charitable organizations
- Move beyond basic wills and trusts to donor-advised funds, charitable trusts, and private foundations with confidence
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