

ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk
The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel | ACTEC
ACTEC Trust and Estate Talk is a free weekly podcast series. The series offers wealth planning professionals' best practice advice, insights, and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) is a national association of approximately 2,400 peer-elected lawyers and law professors from across the United States and abroad with expertise in estate planning, probate and trust administration.
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Apr 23, 2019 • 8min
Musings on Contemporary Trust Issues
Issues facing the ULC regarding the Uniform Power of Appointment Act and the Uniform Directed Trust Act with an expert on the subject. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. Learn more in this podcast.

Apr 16, 2019 • 10min
Some Hot Topics for Trust and Estate Practitioners
A review of 2019 hot topics for trust and estate practitioners including IRS Anti-Clawback and Section 199A regulations, GST Trust modifications and state tax developments. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. Learn more in this podcast.

Apr 9, 2019 • 15min
Qualified Opportunity Funds and Opportunity Zones
An explanation of how Qualified Opportunity Funds and Opportunity Zones work and some of the intricacies surrounding them as of March 2019. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. Learn more in this podcast.

Mar 12, 2019 • 9min
Horton vs. Jones Case on Electronic Wills
Can a person create a valid will that is not formally executed as required by state law? Find out more about electronic wills through discussion of the Horton v. Jones case. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. Learn more in this podcast.

Mar 5, 2019 • 14min
Introducing a Business Consultant to a Client Family
A best practice discussion of how to introduce a client to a new consultant, B2B introduction, by experts in trust and estate law. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. Learn more in this podcast.

Feb 26, 2019 • 14min
The Fate of Settlor Intent in the World of Flexibility
A discussion of irrevocable trusts historically and present day, examples of recent cases, about what this means for planners, litigators, and trustees. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. Learn more in this podcast.

Feb 19, 2019 • 8min
Effect of Recent Tax Reform Legislation on Divorce | 2018 Divorce and Taxes
How does divorce affect taxes? Learn about the 5 big changes in 2018 tax reform legislation that has a significant impact on divorce from an expert in the law. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. Learn more in this podcast.

Feb 12, 2019 • 12min
Trust Residency and State Tax Nexus Planning
A discussion of fiduciary income taxation of trusts, trust residency and taxation in light of recent development in Supreme Court and other case law. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. Learn more in this podcast.

Feb 5, 2019 • 10min
The Unintended Consequences for Dynasty Trusts When Adoptions are not Recognized
A discussion of the impact of unintended consequences of adoption language in multi-generational and dynasty trusts. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. Learn more in this podcast.

Jan 29, 2019 • 10min
ACTEC’s Guide for Agents Acting Under Durable Power of Attorney
A sneak peek into ACTEC’s Guide for Agents Acting Under Power of Attorney, which will be released later this year. What are the duties and responsibilities are discussed in this podcast. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. Learn more in this podcast.