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Mr. Ewbank is a graduate of Indiana University and its School of Law . He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Military Appeals, U.S. Court of Appeals (7th Circuit), and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Ewbank joined the firm as a partner in 1995 and is a member of its Estate Planning and Administration Practice Group. From 1972-1995, he was with National City Bank of Indiana (formerly Merchants National Bank & Trust Company of Indianapolis ), and served as Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer heading the Probate and Guardianship and the Tax Department. During 25 years at National City Trust, Mr. Ewbank prepared or supervised preparation of more than 1,000 federal estate and gift tax returns; conducted or participated in over 200 field audits, conference and appeals level negotiations, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court & U.S. Court of Claims cases involving federal estate and gift taxes; and was a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CFTA). Mr. Ewbank has conducted numerous continuing education seminars in probate and trust administration as well as tax and estate planning. He is a Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist. He is certified by the Indiana State Bar Association's Estate Planning and Administration Specialty Certification Board.
Published Works
12 "Chapters", Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum Seminars, 1974
Probate Forms, 1978
Investment Responsibility for Trustees, 1982
Marital Bequests After 2001 Tax Act, 2002
Classes/Seminars Taught
Numerous Continuing Education Seminars, Probate and Trust Administration, Tax and Estate Planning
Honors and Awards
Indiana Super Lawyers, 2004-present
Best Lawyers in America, 2004 - Present
Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis Career Award, 2001
Who's Who in America
Who's Who in the Midwest
Who's Who in Finance
Who's Who in the World
Who's Who in Law
Professional Associations and Memberships
American College of Estate & Trust Council (ACTEC), 2005 - Present
Member
Indianapolis Bar Association - Estate Planning Section
Member
Indiana State Bar Association - Probate, Trust & Real Property Section
Member
American Bar Association - Estate, Trust & Real Property Section
Member
Kiwanis Circle K. Int'l, 1963 - 1964
Int'l Trustee
Kiwanis Circle K. Int'l, 1964 - 1965
Int'l President
The Society of Indiana Pioneers, 2007 - Present
President
Kiwanis Club of North Indianapolis, 1968 - 1969
Director
Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis - Meridian, 1969 - 1970
V.P.
Indiana State Bar Association, 1979 - 1981
Delegate
Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis, 1980 - 1981
Treasurer
Indiana Bar Foundation, 1983
Life Patron
Estate Planning Council of Indiana, 1983
Past President
Estate Planning Council of Indiana, 1969 - Present
Member
Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis, 1984 - 1985
Treasurer
President Benjamin Harrison Foundation, 1998 - 2000
President
Kiwanis Club, 1966 - Present
Member
Indianapolis Bar Association Foundation, 1969 - Present
Foundation Treasurer
Indiana State Bar Association, 1969 - Present
Member
Indiana Bar Foundation, 1969 - Present
Member
President Benjamin Harrison Foundation, 1994 - 2007
Board Member
Arthur Jordan Foundation, 2003 - Present
Member
Arthur Jordan Foundation, 2006 - 2008
President
Pro Bono Activities
Indiana Legal Services Organization - Board Member, 1971 - 1973
Indianapolis Bar Association, Grievance Committee, 1970 - 1980
Representation of Indigents Who Have Had SSI Terminated, 1998 - 2000 | 