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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Nov 28, 2023 • 11min
Conflicts that Arise After Retention of a Client
Estate planning attorneys delve into examples of ethical dilemmas in client confidentiality amidst conflicts, exploring the legal cases and responsibilities. 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.
Nov 14, 2023 • 10min
The Hoensheid Case and the Assignment of Business Income for a Sale
A review of the Tax Court's decision In the Hoensheild case on how a business's income assignment may be treated during the sale of a company and legal nuances. 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.
Nov 7, 2023 • 13min
Power Tools for Choice of Law on Trust Validity
Exploring choice of law challenges in trust validity, including issues arising from powers of appointment, with insights from legal 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.
Oct 31, 2023 • 15min
The Ethics and Future of Practicing Law Remotely
Estate planning lawyers share their best tips for practicing law remotely, ethical duties, work trends and tips post-COVID, with 87% of lawyers now working remotely. 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.
Oct 24, 2023 • 9min
Surprising Tax on Distributions From a Partnership
Explanation of the Tax Court's ruling in Clark Raymond & Co. v. Comm'r and their book of business distributions after the termination of a partnership. 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.
Oct 17, 2023 • 19min
US Estate Tax Tips for Non-US Persons and Their Advisors
Explore US estate tax tips for non-US persons, including asset situs, estate administration, transfer certificates, and treaty benefits. Learn about filing requirements, taxable assets, and the importance of understanding estate tax regulations for non-US individuals.
Oct 10, 2023 • 12min
Drafting with Consideration of Foreign Trust Registration
An estate planning expert explains the complexities of US trustees dealing with foreign trust registration, the Corporate Transparency Act, and drafting strategies. 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.
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.
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.
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.
