Mary Kaplan - Orlando, FL
Attorney at The Kaplan Firm
Estate Planning Lawyers in Orlando, FL
640 Dartmouth St. Orlando, FL 32804
Orlando Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 03/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Elder Law
- Guardianships
Attorney Information
Overview
Mary Kaplan graduated magna cum laude from The Ohio State University with a degree in History and went on to earn her law degree from Emory University School of Law. Before moving to Florida, she practiced estate planning law in Atlanta and worked as a Certified Financial Planner™ with Wachovia Wealth Management, helping families and individuals navigate complex estate, tax, and charitable giving strategies.
Today, Mary focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, elder law, and guardianship. She’s a member of the Florida and Georgia Bars as well as the Orange County Bar Association, the Central Florida Estate Planning Council, and the Mid-Florida Guardianship Association.
Originally from North Canton, Ohio, Mary now resides in Orlando with her husband, Steve, and their two children, Seth and Paige. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, cooking, listening to music, and staying active. Mary is also a certified yoga instructor, and she values sharing the calm and clarity that yoga brings to her daily life.
Education
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Legal Education
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Emory University School of Law,
Atlanta,
Georgia
Doctor of Law
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Emory University School of Law,
Atlanta,
Georgia
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Non Legal Education
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Ohio State University
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: History
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Ohio State University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney at Law
Past Positions
- Wachovia Wealth Management, Certified Financial Planner
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- Georgia
Other Affiliations
- Florida Bar (Member)
- Orange County Bar Association (Member)
- Mid-Florida Guardianship Association (Member)
- Georgia Bar (Member)
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2021When my father passed away in March 2021 in Florida, I needed to find a probate lawyer to handle his estate. I spoke to three probate attorney's prior to connecting with Mary Kaplan and I did not feel comfortable with or better yet, felt connected. When I met Mary Kaplan, I appreciated her welcomed approach and sensitivity, and patience in answering all my questions. I retained her services to handle my dad's estate. The matter was handled accordingly and no hiccups. I recommend the Kaplan Firm. Thank you and your team for a seamless journey.
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