ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk

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ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk episodes

September 29 Should Lawyers Serve as Trustees? What to Consider Before Saying Yes
Lawyers serving as trustees face unique ethical, fiduciary and liability considerations. Learn what to consider before accepting the role.

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.
9 min
September 22 Divorce and Estate Planning: Key Considerations Before the Divorce Is Final
Learn key estate planning considerations before a divorce is final, including wills, beneficiary designations, trust assets, fiduciaries, and asset protection.

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.
20 min
September 15 Testamentary and Lifetime Planning for the Married Couple: Creating a Lasting Legacy for Their 'Love Story'
Explore ethical considerations, client representation, portability, and marital deduction issues when estate planning for married couples.

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.
13 min
September 01 Premarital Planning: What to Know and Do Before 'Going to the Chapel'
Premarital planning for high-net-worth families, including legacy asset protection, property laws, trusts, SLATs, DAPTs, and client preparation.

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.
17 min
August 11 Trust Modification: When Flexibility Conflicts With Settlor Intent
Learn when an irrevocable trust can be modified, how courts define material purpose, and the legal risks of judicial and non-judicial trust changes.

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.
14 min
August 04 Liability of Executors and Transferees for Estate Taxes
Can executors be personally liable for unpaid estate taxes? Learn how fiduciaries and transferees can reduce risk and avoid costly mistakes.

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.
13 min
July 28 Section 2801 Final Regulations: Tax on Gifts From Expatriates
Learn how Section 2801 final regulations affect gifts and bequests from covered expatriates, including tax rules, trusts, Form 708, and key exceptions.

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.
12 min
July 21 Reimbursement of Grantor on Trust Income Taxes: When, Why, and How
Learn when grantor trusts can reimburse income taxes, key IRS rules, state law differences, and planning strategies for estate planners.

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.
15 min
July 14 What to Do When a Bypass Trust Was Never Funded
Learn how to address an unfunded bypass trust after death, including legal theories, tax implications, and practical strategies for estate and trust administration.

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.
11 min
June 30 Federal and State Estate Tax Apportionment: Planning Pitfalls and Best Practices
Estate tax apportionment isn't always straightforward. Learn how federal and state rules affect beneficiaries and how to avoid planning pitfalls.

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.
12 min

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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…