Practice Areas

Divorce | Wills and Trusts

Serving Silicon Valley, South Bay and all Santa Clara County

Many professionals and past clients have confidently made referrals to family law and estate planning lawyer Janet Miller of Campbell, California for their appreciation of her personalized, knowledgeable, and compassionate legal counsel.

Her unique combination of sharp financial and accounting analytical skills and broad background working with families of special needs children make her an effective advocate for a wide variety of client needs in the following practice areas:

Family Law

Janet Miller provides capable representation in divorce law and family law:

Settlement-minded solutions in divorce, with the courtroom skills to protect and promote client interests if litigation is necessary

• A strong financial background to determine accurate valuations of community property in dividing marital assets.
• Resolution of child custody and visitation, or modifications of parenting agreements
• Discovering true income in child support determination, including continuing support for special needs children beyond age 18
• Representing men or women in paternity claims, including actions for support and visitation

Wills and Estates

Whether your estate is large or small, simple or complex, Santa Clara County estate planning lawyer Janet Miller helps clients identify and plan for all contingencies. She can draft or update wills and trusts to ensure your assets and family are secure.

Special Needs Trusts and Conservatorships

Families with special needs children approaching or beyond the age of eighteen have a particular problem to solve -- how to protect a developmentally disabled adult child from unfortunate choices while preserving his or her independence to the greatest extent possible. Special needs trusts and limited conservatorships are effective alternatives used to promote the best interests and financial security of individuals with special needs.

Ms. Miller also pursues general conservatorships, for example, individuals who may be losing the ability to manage personal and financial affairs.

For skilled and imaginative solutions in a comfortable client-service atmosphere, contact divorce law, family law, and estate planning attorney Janet Miller to discuss your legal situation in complete confidence. She offers a free half-hour consultation at 408-873-9944 or 408-879-2311.