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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Feb 13, 2024 • 12min
Navigating Unique Issues in the Settlement of Trust and Estate Disputes
A trust and estate expert offers guidance and explores the complexities of settling trust & estate disputes, from representing unrepresented parties to recent legal cases. 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 6, 2024 • 14min
Tips for Dealing With and Drafting for Clients With Diminished Capacity
Legal experts offer recommendations for estate planners dealing with clients with diminishing capacity, including ethical considerations, powers of attorney, trust planning, and more.
Jan 30, 2024 • 14min
Practical Considerations in Dealing with Incapacity
Estate planners discuss avoiding adult guardianships, assessing capacity, transitioning trustees, and addressing challenges in planning and litigation. 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
Jan 23, 2024 • 10min
Considerations for the Two Weeks Following Death
Practical expert guidance on estate planning for the two-week post-death period, including burial directives and laws, probate venue issues, and not rushing. 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 16, 2024 • 10min
Deathbed Planning for the Two Weeks Prior to Death
Expert estate legal guidance on the two weeks before a client's death, covering information gathering, tax considerations, probate avoidance, and gifting. Highlights the importance of preparation and strategic considerations before death for smooth estate planning. Explores critical deathbed planning considerations like basis planning, transfer tax strategies, and decision-making to avoid adverse impacts on the estate plan.
Jan 9, 2024 • 13min
AI and Trust and Estate Law: The Future Is Here to Stay
A law professor explores the transformative impact of AI in trust and estate Law, delving into ethics, challenges, tips, and trends shaping legal practices. 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 2, 2024 • 11min
The Opportunity Zones Transparency, Extension, and Improvement Act
An overview of the Opportunity Zones Transparency Extension and Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation (HR 5761) in the U.S. House of Representatives. 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.
Dec 19, 2023 • 12min
Interacting With Clients and Beneficiaries When Determining Incapacity
Exploring complexities in estate planning for incapacitated clients and beneficiaries, client communication, trust administration, and drafting considerations. 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.
Dec 12, 2023 • 13min
Steps a Lawyer Can Take to Identify, Understand, and Deal With a Client With Diminishing Capacity
Exploring legal responsibilities in identifying and managing a client with diminishing capacity, from cognitive decline to ethical considerations in legal practice. 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.
Dec 5, 2023 • 12min
Professional Responsibility Rules When Dealing With Clients Who Have Diminished Capacity
A law professor explores the legal ethics of representing clients with diminishing capacity and reviews the ins and outs of the ABA’s Model Rule 1.14 and ACTEC’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct on the topic. 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.
