The Midwest's premiere resource for trust and estate planning education.
The Kansas City Estate Planning Symposium (KCEPS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing premier educational programming and fostering meaningful connections among trust and estate planning professionals and students in the Midwest. Our diverse volunteer Board of Directors and Committees includes business and tax attorneys, financial planners, charitable organizations, CPAs, estate planning attorneys, life underwriters, planned giving professionals, trust officers, and others allied to the field. KCEPS hosts three signature educational events annually: the KCEPS Intermediate Estate Planning Program in January, the Kansas City Estate Planning Symposium in late April or early May, and the KCEPS Fundamentals of Estate Planning Program in October. These events offer opportunities for professionals to enhance their knowledge and better serve their clients.
Who We Are
The Kansas City Estate Planning Symposium (KCEPS) is the premier provider of educational programming and meaningful connections for trust and estate planning professionals and students in the Midwest.
What we do
The Mission of the Kansas City Estate Planning Symposium (KCEPS) is to be an inclusive community of multi-disciplinary trust and estate planning professionals that delivers the educational programming and connection opportunities needed to achieve professional excellence.
Contact Us
For more information, contact Lori McCombs, KCEPS Executive Director at (816) 832-7815 or by email.
What's Next
Fundamentals of Estate Planning on Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Jackie Pringle
Spencer Fane
Andrew Felker
Chinnery Evans and Nail, P.C.
Brynne Brown
Lewis Rice LLC
Kevin Conley
Baker University
Stacey Janssen
Janssen Estate Probate & Elder Law
Prof. Christopher Hoyt
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Casie Stephens
Midwest Special Needs Trust
Emily Sullivan
Heritage Law LLP
Michael Sears
BOK Financial
Jennie Carter
The Counts Law Firm, LLC
Joe Price
Dysart Taylor
Dean Emeritus Barbara Glesner Fines
University of Missouri-Kansas City
What Attendees are Saying
Well done by all, and thank you for the effort that goes on throughout the year to make this such a great Symposium. Having attended multiple years, I have never been disappointed, but the 2025 Symposium may have been the best yet!
Anonymous Attendee, 2025
I appreciate the livestream continuing to be an option. Best conference in the Midwest, hands down!Anonymous Attendee, 2025
Networking opportunities
Strategically woven into the fabric of the event, participants engage in high-level discourse with peers, thought leaders, and practice solution providers. Carefully orchestrated sessions provide a deep dive into specialized topics, offering invaluable insights that are poised to redefine industry benchmarks.
Summit Schedule
