2026 Estate Planning Conference
October 15-16, 2026
The University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law is pleased to announce its third annual Estate Planning Conference on October 15-16, 2026 in Columbia, SC. The previous conferences were an outstanding success, and this conference should be even more successful.
Registration:
Early Bird Special: $495
After September 12, 2026: $695
You can register online (above) or via check. To register via check, please make checks out to “University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law,” and, in the memo section, please indicate it is for “2026 Estate Planning Conference.” Send checks to:
University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law, 1525 Senate Street, Suite 340, Columbia, SC 29208
Attn: Dr. W. Joel Campbell
The conference offers an outstanding group of nationally renowned speakers, including Sam Donaldson, Mitchell Gans, Steve Baxley, Kevin Barry, Briani Bennett, Doug Benson, Dan Gespass, Steffi Hafen, Victoria Haneman, Brant Hellwig, Jerry Hesch, Maurice Holloway, Christopher Steele, Tom Tietz, Matt Zackon, and Joshua Zimmerman, covering essential and significant issues in estate planning and family and small business planning. Topics will be announced soon; the conference presentations will primarily focus on timely issues of current interest.
The program is expected to be certified by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 13.5 hours of Tax and Estate Planning and Probate specialization credit, including 1.25 hours for ethics. The law school will assist with CLE credit in other states and education credits for other professionals.
Accommodations
| Cambria Hotel | The Graduate |
|---|---|
| $179 per night (plus taxes and parking at $18) 1000 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803-728-3355 Book here |
$155 per night (plus taxes) 1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201 803-779-7779 Book here |
Thank you to our sponsors!
| Sponsorship Level | Sponsors |
|---|---|
| Golden Reception Sponsor | |
| Golden Speaker Dinner Sponsor |
Diversified Trust |
| Estate Sponsors |
Colonial Trust |
| Trust Sponsors |
Barry, Evans, Josephs & Snipes |
| Inheritance Sponsors |
Central Carolina Community Foundation |
| Beneficiary Sponsors |
Apollon Wealth |
Questions?
For additional information, please contact Dr. Joel Campbell joelcampbell@sc.edu