Active Member: Typically 5+ years of estate-planning-related experience within the category you are applying (or equivalent experience). Associate Member: Minimum of 2 years of estate-planning-related experience within the category you are applying (or equivalent experience). Guidance: If your estate-planning-related work is currently limited (for example, under 10% of your practice or minimal direct involvement in matters), Associate Membership may be the best fit at this time.