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Stronger Planning.
Together.

For generations, the Fort Wayne Estate Planning Council has brought professionals together around a shared belief: better estate planning happens when expertise is shared.

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Our Story

Connecting Professionals Since 1947

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The Fort Wayne Estate Planning Council was established in 1947 to create opportunities for professionals involved in estate planning to connect, learn and collaborate.

While the profession has changed significantly over the decades, the value of those relationships has not.

Today, the Council continues to bring together attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, trust professionals, insurance professionals, charitable planning professionals and others whose expertise contributes to thoughtful, comprehensive estate planning.

Together, our members exchange ideas, broaden their perspectives and build professional relationships that help strengthen the work they do for individuals, families and businesses throughout Northeast Indiana.

Our Purpose

PEOPLE. PERSPECTIVE. POSSIBILITIES.

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PEOPLE

Relationships are at the heart of what we do.

We create opportunities for professionals from different disciplines to meet, build trust and develop relationships that extend beyond Council meetings.

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PERSPECTIVE

Every profession brings something valuable to the conversation.

By learning from one another, members gain a broader understanding of the strategies, challenges and opportunities involved in estate planning.

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POSSIBILITIES

Collaboration creates opportunity.

When professionals connect and share expertise, new ideas emerge, stronger professional networks develop and better planning becomes possible.

Our Mission

Bringing Experts Together

The Fort Wayne Estate Planning Council exists to advance knowledge, encourage
collaboration and foster professional relationships among those engaged in
estate planning and related disciplines.

Meet Our Council Leadership

Our Council is guided by professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to strengthen the estate planning community in Northeast Indiana.

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President
Rachel Rice

Star Financial Bank

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Treasurer
Jessica Ogle

Dulin, Ward & DeWald, Inc.

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