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Louis I Kaplan

Law Offices of Louis I Kaplan • Baltimore, MD
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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 772-7970
Address
Ste 108, Baltimore, MD, 21211, US

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About

Louis I. Kaplan is a distinguished attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in estate planning. With nearly six decades of legal experience, Mr. Kaplan has built a reputation for providing comprehensive and tailored estate planning solutions to individuals and families. He is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Louis I. Kaplan, where he focuses on helping clients navigate the complexities of wills, trusts, and probate matters. Mr. Kaplan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1965, following a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1962. His legal career began as an attorney with the Internal Revenue Service, where he honed his expertise in tax law—a critical element of effective estate planning. This foundation led him to serve as Deputy General Counsel for the S.M. Hyman Company from 1969 to 1978, where he gained invaluable experience in corporate and commercial law. From 1978 to 2013, Mr. Kaplan was a partner at two prominent law firms, Hodes, Kaplan, Katzenberg, Freeland and Schwartz, and Fisher & Winner, where he focused on estate planning and related litigation. His extensive background ensures that clients receive informed guidance on asset protection, estate tax mitigation, and the establishment of trusts to secure their legacies. As a trusted advisor in the Baltimore community, Louis I. Kaplan is dedicated to empowering clients with knowledge and strategies for effective estate planning, ensuring their wishes are honored and their assets are preserved for future generations.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

Credentials

Education
1965 University of Maryland School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1962 University of Maryland, College Park BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2014 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers 2013 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2012 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers 2007 Certificate Of Appeciation, U.S.Dept Of Veterans Affairs 2000 Oustadng Leadership:, Baltimore Estate Planning Counsel
Associations
Maryland State Bar Association, Estate and Trust Law Section, Estate & gift tax study group & Emplyee Benefits study group 1999 - 2000 Baltimore Estate Planning Council President
Updated: Mar 27, 2026