Career Details

Accredited Estate Planner

Description

The AEP® designation is awarded by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils to recognized estate planning professionals who meet special requirements of education, experience, knowledge, professional reputation, and character.

Certifying Organization

National Association of Estate Planners & Councils

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Certificate name

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Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation

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A - Core

Certificate name

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A - Core

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

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Type

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