Professional Estate Liquidator
Certified through the American Society of Estate Liquidators, which publishes experience and ethics requirements for its designations.
Our Founder
Laura K. Miller, ASEL, PEL
President, Miller Estate Solutions & Services, Inc. She has always loved the details, and she personally oversees every project from start to finish.
ASEL Professional Estate Liquidator (PEL) 
BBB A+ Accredited 
Thumbtack Top Pro 
ASEL Member,10+ years
In Laura's words
“I have always loved the details.”
I love numbers, I think in boxes and squares, and I am crazy for solving puzzles. I am wired to solve project challenges and obstacles, and to develop and implement a plan that works.
My Story
How I got here
- 01
Where it began
Making ends meet
I started re-selling things when my children were small, to help make ends meet. Over the years that grew into selling for neighbors and, through referrals, all around my community.
- 02
The early years
Word spreads
From selling Build-a-Bear on eBay, to downsizing my parents and in-laws, to running entire on-site estate sales, we kept evolving. God opened the doors, and I walked through them.
- 03
The turning point
There had to be a better way
Running on-site sales, I saw that a weekend sale leaves you at the mercy of who happens to be in town, the weather, and whatever competing sales are happening. The goal is twofold: make the most profit possible, and empty the house. The local buying pool was simply too small to do both well.
- 04
The model today
Selling off-site, nationwide
We took our selling off-site, placing items with vetted, well-established vendors, many with long wait lists or closed client rosters, each with a huge pool of repeat buyers online and in person. That is how we maximize net proceeds, with no strangers moving through your home. The same model kept us working safely through Covid, under strict protocols, when many competitors could not.
- 05
Carrying it forward
Still a family company
Miller Estate Solutions remains 100% family owned and operated, with the next generation of the family carrying the work forward with me, so the standards I set stay in the family.
What I Bring
Personal property is my expertise
I have become an expert in personal property, with decades of hands-on experience and years of studying market values, which I still do every single day. I personally oversee every project, and I will personally make every determination of value. I do not claim to be an expert in every arena, but I know who is and whom to consult. I excel in finding value that others miss.
- Fine art
- Jewelry
- Sterling
- Designer furniture
- Specialty collections
- Everyday household goods
A client experience
“Once Laura and crew left the apartment, she followed up right away with a detailed list of donations, items to be sold, and even how they would be sold (online, consignment, auction, etc.). The detail was UNREAL.”
Anna S.San Francisco, CA · for her mother's Roseville apartment
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It is really about the people
“Truly, the greatest part of this business is the people who come across my path.”
I understand the complexities of a family's estate: the childhood memories and the family dynamics that surface during this time. I am here to support you, to make this somehow easier, and to custom-tailor a plan that meets your needs and goals.
I strive to live a life that honors God and to reflect that in this business and with everyone we meet. That commitment extends to how the business gives back: a share of the company's profit goes to charity, to those in need. It is a core part of who we are and how we run this company.
Let me handle the details. I am here for you.
Get StartedCredentials
Credentials and accountability
None of these badges matter as much as what they let you do, which is check. I would tell you to check any company you invite into a family home, including mine.
BBB A+ Rating
BBB accredited with a current A+ rating and a public record anyone can check. Verify on BBB
PELN Member
A member in good standing of the Professional Estate Liquidation Network, with a listed profile on EstateSales.org.
Thumbtack Top Pro
Named a Top Pro across multiple years, earned through verified client reviews on the platform.
Ask the team for current insurance and any bond documentation that applies to the proposed service. The years of reviews from families across the metro are open for anyone to read.
In Their Words
What clients say about Laura Miller
Her name appears in hundreds of the testimonials families and professionals have written over the years. A few of them, exactly as written:
Trust officer, repeat client
“I have been giving my manager updates this week as you gave them to me and I made sure to tell her that you and your crew are the best estate liquidators I have ever worked with and you are on the top of our list when we need someone in the area.”
Heather R.
Vice-President, Trust & Probate Specialist · Wayzata estate
“I am extremely happy with the service and appreciate all you did to get this done so timely. We will be working together again!”
Jean S.
Winnetka, IL · for a St. Paul estate
“Laura was a dream to work with. She took a difficult situation and quickly solved it without a lot of handholding. She has great judgement and her team performed above expectation. Thank goodness we found her. I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
Judd B.
Estate Attorney · Brooklyn Park
“I was extremely pleased with regard to all of your professional services, and the fine job of accounting!”
Patrick L.
Attorney · Little Canada, MN
“Ms. Miller has provided assistance to me on several occasions. Whether I was selling a single item or a trunk load; Ms. Miller was professional, prompt, honest and very easy to work with. I have referred clients to her and they have been very pleased as well.”
Tammy G.
RE/MAX Specialists Realtor
“Laura did a complete home clean out and prep in less than a week, and we were very impressed with her professional service throughout the entire process. I would sure use her again.”
Mike Tracy
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Near and Far
Serving families near and far
My work covers Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Eastern Dakotas, from Twin Cities suburbs to farms and lake places well beyond the metro. A remarkable share of my clients have never been in the same room with me. Executors and adult children scattered across the country hand me a set of keys, or have a bank do it, and the whole engagement runs on photos, video, phone calls and paperwork.
Bank trust departments hand me keys to properties they are legally responsible for; that is the standard I hold myself to for every family.
See how remote estate work happens →A remote client experience
“Laura Miller was very knowledgeable and helpful in guiding me through the clean-out process even though I lived out-of-state.”
Debbie M.Scottsdale, AZ · for a Burnsville estate
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Questions people ask about Laura Miller
Who is Laura Miller of Miller Estate Solutions?
Laura Miller is the founder and president of Miller Estate Solutions, a family owned estate liquidation company based in Shoreview, Minnesota. She holds the Professional Estate Liquidator designation through the American Society of Estate Liquidators, and the company holds a current A+ BBB rating. Hundreds of client testimonials collected over the years mention her by name.
What does Miller Estate Solutions do?
Miller Estate Solutions handles the entire contents of a home: sorting, selling, donating, and clearing. The customized plan defines the records and proceeds documentation for each service; auction-sale results include item-level records. The work spans full estate liquidations, cleanouts, downsizing help and estate buyouts, serving Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Eastern Dakotas.
Is Miller Estate Solutions BBB accredited?
Yes. Miller Estate Solutions is BBB accredited and currently holds an A+ rating. Verify the current accreditation status and rating directly on BBB for any company you consider hiring.
What credentials does Laura Miller hold?
Laura Miller holds the Professional Estate Liquidator designation through the American Society of Estate Liquidators. ASEL publishes experience and ethics requirements for its professional designations. Miller Estate Solutions also holds a current A+ BBB rating. Ask the team for current insurance and any bond documentation that applies to the proposed service.
What is an off-site estate liquidation?
An off-site estate liquidation means the selling happens away from the family's home. Items are placed with vetted selling venues rather than sold at a public event in the house, so the public never walks through the family's rooms and the neighborhood never needs to know the home is emptying. Laura Miller moved her company to this model to reach larger pools of buyers and protect families' privacy.
How does Laura Miller identify valuable items?
Laura researches signatures, maker's marks, provenance, and comparable sales before selecting a venue. Fine art, jewelry, sterling, designer furniture, and specialty collections may each need a different market. Every estate is different, and past results are not a promise.
Does Laura Miller work with out-of-state families?
Yes. Remote work can include reviews by photo and video, documents handled remotely, written updates, and the service-specific records defined in the agreement.
How does Laura Miller decide where items sell best?
By category, and objectively. Fine art and rare pieces may warrant a major auction house, vintage clothing and ephemera go to specialty buyers, and everyday household goods sell through other venues. Laura selects venues with the goal of maximizing the client's net return, including established vendors that no longer take new clients directly.
Is Miller Estate Solutions family owned?
Yes. Laura Miller founded the company, and the next generation of the family is carrying it forward with her, so the standards she set stay in the family. It remains family owned and operated, based in Shoreview and serving Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Eastern Dakotas.
Is this the same Laura Miller estate liquidation company I have seen in other states?
No. Miller Estate Solutions is an independent, family owned company based in Shoreview, Minnesota, serving Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Eastern Dakotas, and it has no connection to similarly named companies elsewhere. If you are checking references, our reviews all come from families and professionals here in the Upper Midwest.
Work with Laura and her crew
Ready to talk about the project?
Laura personally oversees every project.