About Merwyn Jay
Merwyn Jay Miller is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1974 and holds bar number 62144. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Miller is the principal attorney at his own law office located at 191 Calle Magdalena, Suite 270, Encinitas, California, 92024. He has been practicing law for over 50 years, serving clients throughout San Diego County and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Miller earned his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. He has also obtained a Master's degree in Financial Services with an emphasis in Estate Planning. Additionally, Mr. Miller is accredited by the Veterans Administration under accreditation number 9055.
Mr. Miller specializes in estate planning, trust, and probate law. His practice includes drafting wills, establishing trusts, and providing guidance on estate administration. He represents clients in all stages of these legal processes, from initial consultations and document preparation to probate proceedings and trust administration. His extensive experience allows him to address complex estate planning needs effectively.
Throughout his career, Mr. Miller has been admitted to practice before various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to establishing his own practice, he served as a member of the adjunct faculty of the College for Financial Planning, teaching law courses at both public and private colleges.
Mr. Miller is an active member of the California State Bar and has been certified by its Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. He has contributed to the legal community by co-authoring a legal textbook titled "Understanding California Real Estate Law" and writing legal columns for local newspapers and professional journals for 15 years. He has also been a frequent lecturer on estate planning topics, presenting at Continuing Legal Education, Society for Financial Service Professionals, International Association for Financial Planning, and Estate Planning Council conferences.
