The National Institute of Certified Estate Planners (NICEP) is an Indiana corporation, established for the purpose of educating primarily financial, legal, and tax professionals in matters of estate planning. The NICEP provides sufficient educational courses and examinations to certify those professionals that successfully complete these programs with either the certification CEP® (Certified Estate Planner™), or MCEP® (Master Certified Estate Planner™). These trademark certifications are nationally recognized as a standard for estate planning excellence, and are used by permission of the NICEP alone. They may only be used by those who satisfactorily complete the coursework and qualifying examinations, maintain their annual certification fees and continuing education requirements, and adhere to a strict code of professional ethics.