The National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) is a national organization of professional estate planners and affiliated Estate Planning Councils focused on establishing and monitoring the highest professional and educational standards. NAEPC fosters public awareness of the quality services rendered by professionals who meet these standards. NAEPC builds a team approach involving cross-professional disciplines to better serve the public’s need in estate planning. See our mission statement.

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January 2009 Issue: NAEPC Journal of Estate & Tax Planning

Now Online! AEP Annual Recertification Form & Dues Renewal

11 awarded Distinguished Accredited Estate Planners in November, 2008.

Welcome letter from incoming president Kathleen J. Belmonte

Frequently Asked Questions for Estate Planners and Councils

See highlights from the 45th Annual Conference.

Information about the "Every Council" Campaign

New member benefits including upcoming educational events.

AEP License Plate Frames available for purchase.

Monthly estate planning newsletter provided by Leimberg Information Services.

The NAEPC's particular focus is on:

• Accounting
• Insurance
• Law
• Trust Services
• Financial Planning

A primary goal of the NAEPC is to encourage specialization programs to increase recognition and acceptance of estate planning as a specialty. NAEPC has two separate and distinct specialization programs:

Accredited Estate Planner (AEP) is available to individuals in all five disciplines. This designation is for individuals who have met the requisite requirements, including estate planning experience and recommendations by colleagues, and currently requires completion of certain graduate estate planning courses. All individuals obtaining the AEP designation demonstrate commitment to the team approach in estate planning.

Estate Planning Law Specialist (EPLS) is available to attorneys practicing in the estate planning arena.

NAEPC serves to assist its membership by providing a forum to maintain and strengthen:

• Their cutting-edge awareness of the continually changing and expanding opportunities.
• Communication and development of a common language between the five disciplines.
• A unified point-of-approach.

We encourage every estate planning professional to maintain a membership and become active in their affiliated local estate planning council. It is only with a strong networking system and continual cutting-edge professional education that one can continue to grow as a professional. Find an estate planning council in your area.