Estate Law Specialist Board is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (I99) the organization is classified as: Crime & Legal-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Estate Law Specialist Board is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2015
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ESTATE LAW SPECIALIST BOARD, INC. IS AN ATTORNEY-RUN AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ESTATE PLANNERS AND COUNCILS, AND IS THE ONLY ABA-ACCREDITED PROGRAM FOR CERTFICATION OF AN ATTORNEY AS AN ESTATE PLANNING LAW SPECIALIST (EPLS). THE CERTIFICATION IS AWARDED ONLY TO ATTORNEYS WHO MEET STRINGENT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS, AND PASS A COMPREHENSIVE CHALLENGE EXAMINATION. THE BOARD IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION AND REVIEW OF THE CERTIFICATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE PLANNING LAW SPECIALIST (EPLS) DESIGNATION, INCLUDING PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS, ISSUANCE OF CERTICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS OF RECERTIFICATIONS. EXPENSES PRIMARILY CONSIST OF CONTRACTED MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND SUPPLIES ASSOCIATED WITH DUES AND APPLICATION FEES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle H Tucker Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher J Moore Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason E Havens President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
R Mark Kirkpatrick President-Elect | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bryan Howard Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael D Stice Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $19,340 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $19,340 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $11,997 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,090 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $838 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $2,880 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,387 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $21,357 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,909 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $11,909 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,440 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,440 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | $10,469 |