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To experience some of what the Council has to offer,  you are welcome to attend up to two meetings as a non-member,  after which you must apply and be accepted as a member to continue to participate in Council activities.   

Why Join? 

These are just some of the ways joining DuPage County Estate Planning Council (DPCEPC) can be beneficial for you as a professional in the estate planning field.   

Networking Opportunities

    • Connect with attorneys, financial planners, CPAs, trust officers, and other professionals in the estate planning industry.
    • Build relationships that can lead to referrals and collaborations.
Continuing Education & Professional Development
    • Learn from industry-leading speakers during monthly breakfast programs and online events.  These continuing education programs help keep you updated on the latest legal, financial, tax and other developments.
    • Learn best practices from experienced professionals in the field.

Enhanced Credibility & Professional Recognition

    • Membership demonstrates a commitment to excellence and staying current in estate planning. Being part of DPCEPC can enhance your credibility with clients and peers.

Collaboration & Business Growth

    • Partner with professionals from complementary fields to offer comprehensive estate planning services.
    • Develop new business opportunities through member referrals and joint ventures.

Who are our Members? 

Regular Membership of this council consists of individuals routinely involved in estate planning in these roles in DuPage and contiguous counties: 

    • Officers of trust companies or banks maintaining Trust Departments which are actively engaged in trust or estate operations and administration;
    • Attorneys licensed by and in good standing with the Illinois Supreme Court;
    • Certified Public Accountants licensed to practice in the State of Illinois;
    • Financial planners such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP),  Chartered Financial Consultants, Chartered Life Underwriters, and with other certifications as approved through the membership application process.


    Associate Membership is available to those who are interested in and actively engaged in the practice of estate planning in DuPage and contiguous counties, but are not an attorney, CPA, financial planner or trust officer. Associate members enjoy full benefits of membership with the exception of eligibility to vote in board elections, to serve on the board, or to sponsor new members.


    2024- 2025 Membership

    All memberships renew annually on August 15.


    New Members Only:

    From mid-December  to mid-May join at the half-year rate.  You are considered a new member if you have never been a member, have changed professional roles, or are returning after a two or more year hiatus from membership. 

    Apply Now

    Renew Existing Membership
    Before June 1

    Season Pass: $350 

    This is the most common selection and includes not only standard dues plus the eight planned breakfast meetings, three member appreciation events and all online events.  This is the best value if you will expect to attend three or more breakfast meetings.

    Standard Dues: $200

    Includes three member appreciation and online events. Breakfast meetings registration is $50* per meeting with eight in-person meetings planned each year.  

    If requested, you may change your membership level within 30 days of membership approval. 

    *breakfast meeting fee subject to change without notice

    Standard and Season Pass memberships are specific to an individual,  are non-transferable, and do not roll over to the next membership year.

    Refunds are at the discretion of the Council.

    Non-members may attend two meetings per lifetime, then must become a member to participate further.


    Please pay online using the link in your invoice or

    send a check to made payable to DuPage County Estate Planning Council:
    DPCEPC 1018 W. Madison Street, Ste. 9, Chicago, IL 60607

    For assistance email, or call 708-338-0760.



    DuPage County Estate Planning Council | 1018 W. Madison St., Ste. 9 | Chicago, IL 60607
    Tel.  708.338.0760 | dpcepc@navandassoc.com

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