Estate Planning
The Master of Laws in Estate Planning is an intensive one-year, full-time program tailored for legal professionals who aim to specialize in the sophisticated legal, financial, and administrative aspects of managing and transferring wealth. This program offers a deep dive into the principles of wills, trusts, taxation, and fiduciary responsibilities, emphasizing how legal instruments are used to preserve, protect, and distribute assets across generations. Students explore the legal frameworks governing estate administration, charitable giving, and wealth transfer strategies, while also gaining practical insights into client counseling and ethical obligations. By integrating legal doctrine with financial and tax implications, the program ensures graduates can confidently advise individuals, families, and institutions on complex estate planning matters.
Throughout the curriculum, students engage with real-world scenarios that reflect the dynamic and increasingly global nature of estate and tax law. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, combining core legal training with elements of financial planning, investment structures, and cross-border regulations. Faculty members include seasoned estate lawyers, tax professionals, and academic experts who guide students through the nuances of personal wealth management and legal planning. Whether students aim to join private law practices, financial firms, or family offices, the program equips them with a well-rounded understanding of how to navigate sensitive client relationships, mitigate tax liability, and ensure legal compliance in estate-related matters.
Key information
Key Facts
- Program Title: Estate Planning
- Degree Type: Master of Laws
- Duration: 1 year
- Mode of Study: Full-time, On Campus
- Application Deadline: 01 May 2026
- Location: University of Miami, United States
- Field of Study: Patent & Intellectual Property Law
- Language of Instruction: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Legal and Tax Foundations
• Income and Transfer Taxation
• Law of Trusts and Estates
• Estate and Gift Tax Planning
• Ethics in Estate Practice
Semester 2 – Advanced Strategies and Practice
• Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
• Charitable Giving and Philanthropy
• International Estate Planning
• Capstone Project in Wealth Preservation
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Estate Planning LL.M. program are positioned for specialized careers in estate law, wealth management, private client services, and tax advisory. They commonly pursue roles as estate planning attorneys, fiduciary advisors, trust officers, or legal consultants in private law firms, banks, family offices, and nonprofit organizations. The advanced legal and tax knowledge gained in this program also makes graduates valuable in high-net-worth client services, where the ability to handle multigenerational asset planning and charitable structuring is highly prized. As global wealth continues to grow and diversify, professionals who can navigate the legal, financial, and ethical intricacies of estate planning are in increasing demand, particularly in a world where cross-border inheritance and digital assets are becoming more common.
Why Choose This Program
This program is ideal for attorneys who wish to gain advanced expertise in managing and safeguarding wealth through legally sound and tax-efficient estate plans. Unlike general law degrees, it focuses specifically on the intersection of family wealth, tax policy, and fiduciary law. Students benefit from a curriculum that is both practical and theory-driven, delivered by faculty with deep industry and academic experience. The program’s compact one-year format allows professionals to upskill quickly without compromising on academic rigor. Graduates leave with the tools to offer sophisticated legal advice and build lasting client relationships based on trust, integrity, and comprehensive planning. For legal professionals seeking a focused, respected, and impactful specialization, this program offers a direct path to becoming a leader in estate planning law.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +1 305 284 2000
Email: admissions@miami.edu
Address: University of Miami, 1320 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146, United States
