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Board Certified in Estate Planning (BCE)


Board Certified in Estate Planning (BCE)



Searching for BCE training? Then you've come to the right place!

ABTrainingCenter.com offers BCE training and certification courses for those individuals interested in earning the prestigious Board Certified in Estate Planning designation.

The Board Certified in Estate Planning (BCE) designation demonstrates the advisor’s expertise and commitment to helping individuals plan for the passing of a loved one and their effective transfer of wealth - chiefly how to maximize passing one’s wealth onto a spouse and future generations while mitigating estate taxes. Your clients will appreciate the special knowledge and insight you bring to the table as a BCE.


Curriculum

This accredited program is a 60-hour self-study program administered over six modules.

Students are given 12 months to complete the program, but the vast majority of the enrollees complete the materials within a couple of months. There are four requirements for certification:
  1. Pass three exams; each one covers two of the six modules (students can three month-extension for $40)
  2. Complete one open-book case study (a one page set of facts based on a hypothetical client)
  3. Fill out a registration form and complete a student questionnaire, and
  4. Sign a code of ethics

Examination Requirements

Each exam is a 90 minute, 75-question, computer-administered exam - a passing score of 70% is required for each exam. Exams can only be taken sequentially, and the student needs to be notified of a passing grade before sitting for the next exam.

Candidates may schedule each exam at their convenience when prepared, and the exam may be conducted in one of two formats, as such:
  • In your office with a proctor (disinterested third party). The exam will be faxed to your office; the completed exam must be faxed back for grading. No testing fee applies.
  • At a local Prometric testing center, with your results provided immediately upon the completion of your exam. An additional exam fee may apply.

Additional Requirements

There are no pre-requisites for candidates who seek to attain this designation.


Continuing Education Requirements

Designees must complete 15 hours of continuing education, reported once every year. Designees have a wide range of topics and methods to choose from (e.g., attending seminars, reading books, completing other courses, teaching, writing articles, etc.). Also, each year Designees must remit an annual renewal fee.



Available Training Options

ABTrainingCenter.com offers the online certification course for earning the BCE designation. To pursue the BCE designation, click here or search under "Licensing/Designations" in the search box below for "BCE - Board Certified in Estate Planning".


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ABTrainingCenter.com offers BCE training and certification courses for those individuals interested in earning the prestigious Board Certified in Estate Planning designation.

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