National Estates & Legacies Summit returns to Mississauga in 2026

CICEA and Advice2Advisors will bring back the National Estates & Legacies Summit on Oct. 15, 2026, in Mississauga, Ontario, after last year’s sold-out event. Registration is open for advisors and estate planning professionals looking to build skills as Canada faces a major wealth transfer. Why it matters: - Canada is in the middle of one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in history. - Advisors who build stronger estate and legacy planning expertise can better serve clients and stand out in a crowded market. - The summit is designed to give professionals practical tools for executor support, estate settlement and long-term practice growth. What happened: - The Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors and Advice2Advisors announced the return of the National Estates & Legacies Summit. - The one-day event will take place Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Mississauga, Ontario. - Registration is now open for the 2026 summit. - Register now . The details: - The summit is aimed at financial advisors, estate planning professionals, lawyers, accountants, insurance specialists, trust professionals and other advisors. - CICEA and Advice2Advisors are positioning the event as a way to deepen expertise in estate and legacy planning. - The 2026 gathering will feature Canada’s thought leaders, educators and industry experts. - Organizers said the program will focus on the strategies, structures and conversations shaping estate transfer across the country. - Last year’s summit sold out. - Organizers said they doubled the size of the event for 2026, but space remains limited. Between the lines: - CICEA and Advice2Advisors are trying to turn strong demand into a larger national platform. - The event reflects rising pressure on advisors to handle more complex estate and settlement issues as families prepare for large transfers of wealth. - The summit also doubles as a business-development play, since organizers are promising tools that participants can apply immediately in their practices. What’s next: - Organizers expect more advisors and estate professionals to use the summit as a training and networking event ahead of the Oct. 15 gathering. - The partnership between CICEA and Advice2Advisors is likely to continue if the expanded format draws another strong turnout. - Registration will remain open until the event fills. The bottom line: - The 2026 National Estates & Legacies Summit is expanding to meet surging demand for estate planning expertise at a moment when Canadian advisors are under pressure to do more for clients and families.