Terry Franklin

Terry Franklin, a trust and estates litigator and ACTEC Fellow, shares his insights on how cultural awareness can enhance estate planning. He highlights the historical barriers that African Americans face in pursuing these services, emphasizing the importance of communication tailored to clients' cultural backgrounds. Franklin explores the significance of education and non-property wealth as protective assets, and discusses the long-standing impact of policies like redlining on the racial wealth gap. He advocates for using estate planning as a means to foster intergenerational wealth within marginalized communities.