School of Law
School of Law
The University of Baltimore School of Law offers a post-J.D. program that leads to a Certificate in Estate Planning. The certificate program is geared toward satisfying the specialized, advanced education needs of individuals wanting to practice in the area of estate planning.
A thorough understanding of tax law is crucial to estate planning, and demand for estate planning professionals is increasing as tax law becomes ever more complex. The faculty who teach in the certificate program are experts in tax law and experienced teachers who lead students thorough a challenging and rewarding curriculum.
Successful estate planners need more than technical skills and knowledge; they need
to be capable of mastering the latest strategies and techniques to minimize their
clients’ tax liability. Faculty members who teach in the certificate program are professionals
who are leaders in the field of estate planning.
The program is offered online in real time on weekday evenings (synchronously) with
class recordings asynchronously available. Some classes may also be offered in-person
as well as online.
The curriculum includes three required courses and one or two electives, making it
easy to complete the required 12 credits in two years or fewer. Regular attendance
and active class participation are essential to success in the program.
Under this program, a student will complete 12 credits of coursework in order to receive a Certificate in Estate Planning. Students may complete the Certificate in Estate Planning as a stand-alone program or in conjunction with the LL.M. in Taxation.
The program's requirements are detailed within these pages. Direct any questions concerning the Certificate in Estate Planning program to Prof. Fred Brown, director of the Graduate Tax Program, at 410.837.4537.
Individuals may receive advanced credit toward the Certificate in Estate Planning for credits earned in other programs.
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