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Kristine L. Hensley

Paralegal

Overview

Kristine Hensley assists private clients and their attorneys with estate and probate administration and planning, including preparation of probate, trusts and will documents. She is also a fiduciary accountant for client trust accounts, and prepares client estate, trusts, gift and individual tax filings. With more than 30 years of financial experience, Kris has been a tax planner, accountant, investment adviser and retirement plan administrator.

Kris has been accredited as a Series 65, Series 6 and Series 7 registered representative of the National Association of Securities Dealers (predecessor of FINRA). Her training also includes pension administrator’s courses with the American Society of Pension Actuaries, and she is a Fellow of the Life Management Institute, having completed a 10-course program of business education in the insurance and financial services industry.

Personal Interests

Outside the office, Kris enjoys spending time with her family and friends while cooking; playing tennis; outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, archery and swimming; and traveling to experience new places.

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Credentials

Certifications

State of Indiana — Notary Public, Indiana

Education

Indiana University
B.A. in Finance and Accounting (2000)

Northwest Florida State College
A.A. in Business Administration (1991)

Leadership & Community

Pro Bono

  • Wills for Heroes
  • Guardianship Project

Professional Associations

  • American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB)
  • American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA)
  • Life Office Management Association (LOMA)
  • Life Management Institute— Fellow (LFMI)
  • National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB)
  • Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) — President, 2000; Vice President, 1999

Civic Activities

Kris volunteers with local schools and colleges, as treasurer for her homeowner’s association, at the YMCA, and as leader of a women and children’s educational organization.