Seminars
Learn from the experts.
We’re proud to conduct free educational seminars led by our experienced Wealth Strategists.

Our seminars cover a wide array of topics about advanced planning and trust management. Learn how you can achieve your financial goals for yourself and your loved ones.
There are currently no upcoming seminars. Please check back later for new dates and topics.
Crews Bank & Trust Upcoming Educational Seminars
Seminars are held in North Port, Venice, Englewood, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and Wauchula, as well as online. Registration is free and open to the public. To reserve your spot, please select a topic below to see dates and locations. Then, scroll down to the Register Now button.
All seminar times 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST.
Basic Estate Planning - Select Date, 10 - 11:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted
Last Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney, and Health Care Directives
Learn about the fundamental tools of a proper estate plan and the pitfalls to avoid, especially with account titles and beneficiary designations.
Select Date, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, March 25
Gulf Cove branch, 12651 S. McCall Rd., Port Charlotte
Presented by Kerry Hunter
Building a Better Estate Plan - Select Date, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Top 10 Tips from a Trust Officer’s Perspective
Topics include revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, and best practices for IRAs. Discover various strategies for safely and efficiently passing wealth to the next generation and/or charities. Understand the advantages of a trust during your lifetime and for your heirs.
Select Date, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, March 26
Gulf Cove branch, 12651 S. McCall Rd., Port Charlotte
Presented by Kerry Hunter
Florida Residency and Will & Trust Settlement - Select Date, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Benefits of Becoming a Floridian and Estate Administration Tips
Explore the benefits of being a Floridian, including homestead advantages. Review the steps to settle a last will and/or trust for both Florida and out-of-state documents. Gain insights into the necessary skills, estimated timelines, and associated fees. Helpful tips will be presented to assist you and your loved ones.
Select Date, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Friday, March 28
Englewood Chamber of Commerce, 601 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood
Presented by Kerry Hunter
Upcoming PGICA Seminars
Christine A. Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, will share her expertise from a Trust Officer’s perspective on important issues during free classes to help you prepare for the future and learn how you can achieve your financial goals for yourself and your loved ones.
Crews Bank & Trust classes at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association will resume in the fall. Please check back later for dates.
Schedule a free appointment to review your estate planning documents.
Schedule a free, 30-minute one-on-one appointment to review your trust, will, power-of-attorney, and healthcare directives. We will help you answer these questions:- Are your will, trust, durable power of attorney, and health care documents up to date?
- Does your living will and designation of healthcare surrogate accurately reflect your wishes?
- Is your will or trust fully funded to avoid probate?
- Will your estate plans from your home state function properly in Florida?
- Are your assets properly titled and appropriate beneficiaries designated?
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