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 Tuesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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 Dates, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, July 15
North Port branch, 4300 Aidan Lane, North Port
Presented by Christine Hause - Tuesday, July 15
Gulf Cove branch, 12651 S McCall Road, Port Charlotte
Presented by Kerry Hunter - Tuesday, July 22
Murdock branch, 1100 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte
Presented by Christine Hause- Webinar Opportunity also Available
- Tuesday, July 22
Venice branch, 207 S Tamiami Trail, Venice
Presented by Kerry Hunter - Tuesday, July 29
Punta Gorda branch, 2331 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda
Presented by Christine Hause - Tuesday, July 29
Englewood Chamber of Commerce, 601 S Indiana Ave., Englewood
Presented by Kerry Hunter
Wills Vs. Trusts - Select Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Determine Which Document Is Best for You
Discover the key differences between wills and trusts and learn the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Gain tips to avoid probate and the knowledge you need to choose the right path for you and your loved ones.
Select Dates, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, July 16
North Port branch, 4300 Aidan Lane, North Port
Presented by Christine Hause - Wednesday, July 16
Wauchula branch, 106 E Main Street, Wauchula
Presented by Kerry Hunter - Wednesday, July 23
Murdock branch, 1100 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Presented by Christine Hause- Webinar Opportunity also Available
- Wednesday, July 23
Venice branch, 207 S Tamiami Trail, Venice
Presented by Kerry Hunter - Wednesday, July 30
Punta Gorda branch, 2331 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda
Presented by Christine Hause - Wednesday, July 30
Englewood Chamber of Commerce, 601 S Indiana Ave., Englewood
Presented by Kerry Hunter
Building a Better Estate Plan - Select Thursdays, 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 Dates, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, July 17
North Port branch, 4300 Aidan Lane, North Port
Presented by Christine Hause - Thursday, July 17
Gulf Cove branch, 12651 S McCall Road, Port Charlotte
Presented by Kerry Hunter
- Thursday, July 24
Murdock branch, 1100 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Presented by Christine Hause
- Webinar Opportunity also Available
- Thursday, July 24
Venice branch, 207 S Tamiami Trail, Venice
Presented by Kerry Hunter - Thursday, July 31
Punta Gorda branch, 2331 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda
Presented by Christine Hause - Thursday, July 31
Englewood Chamber of Commerce, 601 S Indiana Ave., Englewood
Presented by Kerry Hunter
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes
Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association
Join Christine Hause, Crews Bank & Trust Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, to explore the estate planning mistakes made by a variety of celebrities and apply what you learn to your personal plan. Estate plans reviewed include those of Gene Hackman, Anne Heche, Robin Williams, James Gandolfini, Ted Williams, Michael Jackson and others.
Christine will share her expertise from a Trust Officer’s perspective on important estate planning issues to help you prepare for the future and learn how you can achieve your financial goals for yourself and your loved ones.
This class is free and open to the public. To reserve your spot, please call the PGI Civic Association at 941-637-1655, or stop by their office at 2001 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda.
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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