ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk

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Oct 3, 2023 • 17min

The IRS is Here to Help: How Does That Happen?

T&E experts offer recommendations regarding IRS guidance: Private Letter Rulings (PLRs), Technical Advice Memorandums (TAMs), and Chief Counsel Advice (CCAs). 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.
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Sep 26, 2023 • 8min

The Dangers of Deferring Estate Tax

Explore the risks of deferring estate tax, including secret IRS liens, credit implications, and alternatives with insights from ACTEC experts. 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.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 16min

Impact of the Connelly v. United States Decision

An estate planning attorney discusses the implications of Connelly v. US, buy-sell agreement, valuation of life insurance proceeds, Section 2703, and more. 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.
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Sep 12, 2023 • 11min

A New Decision on Adequate Disclosure of Gifts

Understand the taxpayer victory and tax court decision in Schlapfer v. Comm'r that strict compliance with adequate disclosure regulations may not be necessary.  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.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 9min

The Intersection of Well-Being and Trust Planning

T&E practitioners are introducing Well-Being theory into estate planning by encouraging clients to add Well-Being provisions into the drafting process. 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.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 23min

Practical Considerations in Representing the (Un)Happily Married (Pt. 3 of 3)

An estate lawyer discusses tax traps, creative planning techniques, and practice tips for situations when trusts may be on the divorce balance sheet. Pt. 3 of 3 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.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 14min

Practical Considerations in Representing the (Un)Happily Married (Pt. 2 of 3)

An estate lawyer shares how to analyze if trust assets might be on the table in divorce and how to review the history of the trust administration. Pt. 2 of 3 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.
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Aug 14, 2023 • 14min

Practical Considerations in Representing the (Un)Happily Married (Pt. 1 of 3)

An estate lawyer offers eight questions to ask clients about trust assets to see what is vulnerable in divorce in Part 1 of 3 of this 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.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 12min

Considerations for Nonprofits in Accepting Crypto Donations

Estate planning and banking investment professionals explain what nonprofits need to understand before accepting donations of cryptocurrency, crypto. 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.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 16min

Best Practices for Virtual Court and Legal Proceedings

A litigation expert offers best practices for virtual hearings, online legal proceedings and guidance for navigating this relatively new environment. 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.

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