HREPC Mission: To improve the quality of estate planning services to the general public by providing educational programming for the professionals engaged in the drafting, administration and execution of estate plans, and developing a greater cooperation of the role each discipline plays in the process.

From the President

The Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council begins its 40th year on sound financial footing and with strong support of our constituent professions. With the uncertainty in the estate tax laws existing as Congress continues to delay addressing this important issue, our mission of providing quality estate planning education to our members continues to be critical.

To assist our members in meeting the challenges of planning in uncertain times, will endeavor to provide quality speakers at each of our meetings, providing insight and information touching each of our core disciplines, law, accounting, finance, insurance, trust and tax. Education is but one facet of our organization. Since the founding of the Council, the collegiality between our members and the personal interaction that takes place between them, has been our hallmark.

For the 2010/2011 calendar year, we look forward to a continued growth of the Council through new members and from our sponsors. The Council is available as a resource for you and your practice. As President, I am calling upon each member to keep the tradition of the Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council strong by sponsoring quality new candidates, supporting the quality programs scheduled for the upcoming year and providing your recommendations on how to improve the mission and operation of this Council year after year.

I look forward to seeing each of you at the Council meetings this year.

Sincerely,

John T. Midgett

President