Upstate Estate Law, P.C. is a boutique law firm based in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in estate planning, probate, elder law, and special needs law. The firm stands out for its highly personalized and detail-oriented approach, focusing on creating tailored legal strategies that address the unique circumstances of each family.
Led by Attorney Christopher L. Miller, the firm combines extensive legal expertise with a compassionate understanding of clients’ needs, particularly in matters involving disability, incapacity, and long-term care planning. With a background that includes magna cum laude honors from Touro Law Center and membership in prestigious legal associations, Miller brings both academic excellence and practical experience to assist individuals, families, and fiduciaries in navigating complex legal processes efficiently.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning (Last Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts)
- Probate and Estate Administration (Uncontested Probate, Formal Probate, Fiduciary Representation)
- Elder Law (Medicaid Planning, Income Trusts, Estate Recovery Planning)
- Special Needs Planning (Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts)
- Incapacity Planning (Durable Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills)
- Guardianship and Conservatorship
- Asset Protection Trusts
- Tax Planning (Income and Estate Tax Filings, Gift Planning, Gift Tax Returns)
- Charitable Planning
- Beneficiary Designations
- Planning for Blended Families
- Estate Inventories and Accountings
- Estate Asset Transfers
- Creditor’s Claims Assistance
- Ancillary Administration
- Small Estate Affidavits
- Wrongful Death Litigation
- Real Estate Law (related to estate and probate matters)
- Family Law (in contexts involving estate and disability planning)
The firm serves clients throughout South Carolina, with a focus on the Upstate region including Greenville and Simpsonville. Christopher L. Miller is admitted to practice in South Carolina, New York, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the United States Tax Court, offering a broad range of legal expertise to meet diverse client needs.
