A Succession Paralegal Devoted to Families Where Legacy Meets Heart
In 22 years of helping Louisiana residents navigate the succession process, Maija Miller has gained deep insights into a wide variety of families. As our Succession Paralegal and Notary Public, she guides clients and bereaved family members through some of the most sensitive and difficult times of their lives. In every case, she strives to support each family member with compassion and care. “Settling a loved one’s estate is not just a legal process, but an emotional one,” Maija says. She serves as a trusted point of contact for family members throughout the succession process. “I enjoy what we do, in helping and guiding people through some of the toughest times,” she says. Maija began her career as a receptionist for our partner, Attorney Ronda Gabb, and gradually assumed more tasks and roles, acquiring all the skills necessary to serve as a paralegal. As a member of Morrison Law Group following the merger of our two
firms, she works closely with our attorneys to prepare pleadings, court filings, and affidavits, and to ensure our clients’ estates are handled accurately and efficiently. She also oversees signings of estate plans, guiding families as much or as little as they want. Maija has even worked with two generations of clients from some families. Some parents become clients when the firm prepares their wills and other documents, and when they pass, she works with the surviving spouse. If both parents have passed, she works with the children. “I do very much love this work,” she shares. “You form such a relationship with families through the years, helping with their succession planning needs and with the succession process itself.” Adding that the experience “can be very emotional, because you form a relationship across two generations.” She takes care to explain each step in a way that all family members can
understand, and inspires clients’ trust by paying careful attention to detail. Maija and her husband, Jerry, have twin 12-year-old sons who attend different high schools and participate in different sports … one in travel baseball, and the other in high school football. So, their evenings and weekends are consumed by practices, games, and travel to competitions. Her dedication to her family informs another of her roles at the firm, helping parents with special needs children set up continuing tutorships. In all of her work, Maija strives to ensure our clients and all members of their families have the support and legal protections they need.
Inspired by TheRecipeCritic.com JALAPEÑO POPPER SOUP INGREDIENTS
• 4 bacon slices, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces • 5–6 large jalapeño peppers, minced with stems and seeds removed • 1/2 small onion, chopped • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp cumin • 1 1/2 tsp salt • 1 lb gold potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese • 1 cup shredded fresh cheddar cheese • 2 tbsp lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
1. Place a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, then remove to a plate. 2. Add jalapeños and onion to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Add garlic to the pot and sauté for 1 minute. 4. Stir in chicken broth, cumin, salt, and potatoes, and simmer for 20 minutes. 5. Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl and add 1 ladle of hot broth before mixing. 6. Add cream cheese mixture to the pot and stir. 7. Remove from heat and add cheddar cheese and lemon juice, stirring until the cheese melts. 8. Pour into serving bowls, topping with bacon and more shredded cheese.
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