Application Form

The following professionals actively practicing estate planning for a minimum of three years may apply for membership – with credentials, respectively, of:

  • Trust officer, or certified trust and financial advisor
  • Member of the bar
  • Certified public accountant, registered public accountant, or enrolled agent with the IRS
  • Senior level non-profit development director or Certified Fund Raising Executive
  • Licensed actuary
  • Member of the appraisal institute, senior residential appraiser, senior real property appraiser, or accredited in business valuation
  • Registered investment advisor
  • Certified life underwriter
  • Series 7 licensed brokers

APPLICATION PROCESS 

  • Start your online application below by entering information requested and click SUBMIT
  • Applications for membership will be reviewed by the membership committee. (Resume may be requested)
  • Please allow 7 days for membership review
  • Upon acceptance, the applicant will be notified and will an email to pay dues
  • Membership renewal dates Jan of current year.  Prorated membership fees if joining after Jan 31.  
  • Please make online payment.  Additional administrative fee applies if paid by check. 

This council is not currently accepting online membership applications.


Santa Fe Estate Planning Council is affiliated with the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils and joining can fulfill the requirement of belonging to an affiliated local estate planning council to become an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®) designee. Please contact the national office at 866-226-2224 to learn more about the Accredited Estate Planner® designation.