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Upcoming events

    • Thursday, November 19, 2026
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Barrel & Vine Plainfield | 24027 Lockport St, Plainfield, IL 60544
    Register

    Blended Families and the Surviving Spouse Who Tries to Circumvent the Estate Plan

    Join us for an engaging presentation by Katie Yoder, Director of Fiduciary Advisory Services at BMO Wealth Management, as she explores the unique estate planning challenges that can arise in blended family situations when a surviving spouse's actions conflict with the original intent of an estate plan.

    Drawing upon her extensive experience in trust, estate, and fiduciary matters, Katie will discuss common pitfalls, planning considerations, and strategies professionals can use to help protect client wishes and family legacies.

    Entree Choices are:

    • Barrel's Carbonara | Shrimp, chicken,  bacon, red peppers & onions, bucatini pasta, creamy parmesan sauce
    • Steak Frites | Grilled 14oz NY strip, seasoned curly fries, red wine sauce, truffle aoili
    • Poppies & Quinoa Salad with choice of add on | Spring mix, romaine, apples, berries, nuts, poppy seed vinaigrette. Add on options: chicken, steak, shrimp

    RSVPs are due by Tuesday, November 10th. Guests are welcome, so please feel free to invite a colleague or professional guest who may benefit from the discussion.

    If you experience any registration issues or have questions regarding the event, please contact Scott Segobiano at scott.segobiano@edwardjones.com.

    We look forward to seeing you there.


Past events

Thursday, October 15, 2026 A Conversation with Judge Garcia
Thursday, September 17, 2026 Understanding Senior Care Options and Levels of Care
Thursday, April 16, 2026 End-of-Life Planning: Helping Families Prepare with Purpose
Thursday, March 19, 2026 Tangible Personal Property: Implications for Estate Settlement and Estate Planning
Thursday, February 19, 2026 AI for Business: Practical Uses, Tools & Opportunities
Thursday, January 15, 2026 The Dos and Don'ts of Special Needs Trusts
Thursday, November 20, 2025 Hospice & Palliative Care
Thursday, October 16, 2025 Cyber Liability Insurance
Thursday, September 18, 2025 Community Foundation of Will County
Thursday, September 18, 2025 First Meeting of the New Fiscal Year!
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Annual Meeting
Thursday, April 17, 2025 Key Planning Considerations for Divorce & Other Life Events
Thursday, March 20, 2025 Forecasting Future Healthcare Costs
Thursday, February 20, 2025 Distribution Planning Under the SECURE Act
Thursday, January 16, 2025 Working Better Together: A Roundtable on Estate Planning Partnerships
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Business Valuation
Thursday, October 17, 2024 Navigating the Illinois Estate Tax: Strategies to Preserve Your Legacy
Thursday, September 19, 2024 Adressing Chronic Illness Needs, Estate Equalization, and Business Succession Planning
Thursday, May 16, 2024 Annual Meeting
Thursday, April 18, 2024 Medicare Planning
Thursday, March 21, 2024 Understanding Alzheimer's: Education, Support, & Hope
Thursday, February 15, 2024 Current Landscape of Student Loans
Thursday, January 18, 2024 Fellowship
Thursday, November 16, 2023 Life Insurance in Charitable Planning
Thursday, October 19, 2023 ABLE Accounts
Thursday, September 21, 2023 Cremation & End of Life Planning

2026 - 2027  Meeting Dates

Third Thursday of each month from September through May

September 17, 2026

October 15, 2026

November 19, 2026

December - NO MEETING

January 21, 2027

February 18, 2027

March 18, 2027

April 15, 2027

May 20, 2027 - Annual Meeting


Will County Estate Planning Council | 735 Essington Rd | Joliet, IL 60435

Tel. 815.246.3855 | scott.segobiano@edwardjones.com 

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