National Association of Estate Planners and Councils

51st Annual Conference
November 5 - 7, 2014
Marriott Rivercenter


"THE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO ESTATE PLANNING"

The 51st Annual Conference is sponsored by:

 


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Early Bird Discount Extended Until September 26, 2014!
Download the Conference Brochure HERE
Online Registration is OPEN

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Presenters

Thursday, November 6, 2014

  • Robert S. Keebler, CPA, MST, AEP® (Distinguished) ∙ 15 Best Planning Ideas for 2014 and Beyond
  • Todd A. Fithian ∙ The True Frontier of Estate Planning: Effective Collaboration
  • Bernard A. Krooks, JD, CPA, LL.M., CELA, AEP® (Distinguished) Nominee ∙ Planning for an Aging Population: Your Clients, Your Parents, and Someday You!
  • Repeated Breakout Sessions
    • Susan T. Bart, JD ∙ Decanting: Refining a Vintage Trust
    • Elizabeth L. Morgan, JD ∙ Life Insurance, Annuities, and Captive Insurance as Tools for Domestic and International Estate & Tax Planning
    • Thomas Rogerson ∙ Family Communication, Values, Mission, Philanthropy - How Do You Help a Client Get Started?
  • Samuel A. Donaldson, JD, LL.M., AEP® (Distinguished) ∙ Hot Income Tax Tips for Estate Planners
  • Private Session for Active AEP® Designees - Gerry W. Beyer, JD, LL.M., JSD - "Estate Planning for Digital Assets"

Friday, November 7, 2014

  • Jeffrey N. Pennell, JD ∙ Annual Update
  • Lee J. Slavutin, MD, CLU®, AEP® (Distinguished) Nominee ∙ Tax Traps Involving Life Insurance
  • Jerome M. Hesch, JD, AEP® (Distinguished) ∙ Reality of Sale: Dealing with the 10% Myth for Seeding Installment Note Sales to IDGTs and BDITs
  • Jonathan G. Blattmachr, Esq., AEP® (Distinguished) ∙ Supercharged Shelter Credit Trust vs. Portability: It's Not that Complicated to Choose the Best
  • S. Stacy Eastland, JD, AEP® (Distinguished) ∙ Some of the Best Charitable Planning and Estate Planning Ideas We See Out There in the New 2014 Tax Environment©
  • Stanley M. Johanson, JD, LL.M., AEP® (Distinguished) ∙ Recent Developments Affecting the Estate Planning Practice

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Registration Information

Council Leadership Day Package

Includes Council Leadership Day sessions on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, sponsor bonus and technical education sessions on Thursday, November 6, 2014 & Friday, November 7, 2014, presentation material, conference breakfasts & luncheons, and the Wednesday evening Welcome Reception  $900

Educational Package

Includes the Wednesday evening Welcome Reception, sponsor bonus and technical education sessions on Thursday, November 6, 2014 & Friday, November 7, 2014, presentation material, and Thursday and Friday breakfasts & luncheons.  $800 member* / $950 non-member

3-Day Companion Package

Includes Wednesday - Friday breakfasts and companion tours and the Wednesday evening Welcome Reception.  $475

2-Day Companion Package

Includes Thursday - Friday breakfasts and companion tours and the Wednesday evening Welcome reception.  $425

Available Discounts

$50          Early Bird Discount (Deadline Extended!  Registration must be received by September 26, 2014.)
$50          Active Accredited Estate Planner® designee
$50          Host Council Discount for Members of San Antonio Estate Planners Council
$100        NAEPC Volunteer Discount (available to non-board members of any committee of NAEPC)

Want to see what you missed at the 50th Annual Conference?  Watch our recap video!

*A member is defined as an active Accredited Estate Planner® designee or a member of an affiliated local council.


Sponsorship Opportunities

NAEPC offers a unique and affordable opportunity to connect with an estimated 500 attendees at the annual conference.  In addition, many of these attendees report back to their affiliated local estate planning council about their experience!  Don't miss your opportunity to participate in NAEPC's only national, face-to-face meeting each year - sign up to sponsor or exhibit now!

Questions about sponsoring or exhibiting may be directed to Ed Socorro at ESocorro@NAEPCmarketing.org or 312-600-5303.


Marriott Rivercenter Reservations - Now Open!

A special block of rooms has been reserved just for attendees at the Marriott Rivercenter, the location of the conference.  The NAEPC room rate is $199 (single/double occupancy, exclusive of taxes) and includes wired and wireless in-room internet service.  Reservations must be made by Friday, October 17, 2014 to guarantee the group rate.  Please click HERE to be redirected to the reservations page or call 800-648-4462 to reserve your accommodations.  When calling, please let the reservationist know you are with NAEPC.


Continuing Education Credit

REGISTERED ATTENDEES: Monitor the approval status in your home state HERE.

The 51st Annual Conference will offer up to 15 hours of continuing education credit.  Individual states determine the total number of credits awarded.

  • The following credit will be requested in all states: insurance, legal, accounting, CFP, CTFA, and PACE for Thursday, November 6, 2014 and Friday, November 7, 2014.
  • The 51st Annual Conference will also be approved for 16.5 hours of Accredited Estate Planner designation credit.

! IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS !
Partial credit for this program is not available.  Insurance professionals must attend every session on Thursday, November 6, 2014 and Friday, November 7, 2014 to receive credit.

*Continuing education credit for the 51st Annual Conference is administered by the Society of Financial Service Professionals.


Companion Program

The Annual Conference Committee prides itself on choosing exciting companion programs for those that accompany Council Leadership Day and Educational Package registrants to the conference!  Three thrilling programs are planned for this year...

  • Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - A Taste of Tuscany at Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard
  • Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Fly Fishing on the Guadalupe
  • Friday, November 7, 2014 - Caves and Gems Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns

The registration brochure will provide a full description of each program.  Two- and three-day registration packages are available and include the Welcome Reception, breakfasts, and tours.


Transportation Discounts

 

NAEPC has arranged for special discounts with Hertz for rentals in San Antonio from October 30 - November 14, 2014.  To reserve, please call 800-654-2240 or download the special NAEPC flyer HERE.  The conference CV code is 03WB0012.


Go Airport Shuttle offers affordable airport shuttles to and from San Antonio International Airport and the surrounding area, including the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter.  A discounted rate of $18.25 one way and $32.50 round trip is available to 51st Annual Conference attendees by clicking HERE. If prompted to enter a discount code, use NAEPC2014.

 

 

 


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