Portability can be a powerful tool—until it isn't. In this new ACTEC Trust and Estate Talk episode, we break down Estate of Rowland v. Commissioner and how an incomplete estate tax return cost the surviving spouse $3.7 million in DSUE. Learn what went wrong, why the relaxed reporting rules didn't apply, and the key steps practitioners should take to safeguard a valid portability election.

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.

Common Form 709 mistakes can trigger costly GST and gift-tax consequences. ACTEC experts explain how to spot and fix DSUE, GST allocation, and gift-splitting errors.

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.

Learn about Form 709-NA, e-filing updates, gift splitting, digital assets, and disclosure rules in this ACTEC podcast on gift tax returns.

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.

Learn key considerations for trustees managing Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) and how to navigate grantor rules and withdrawal rights.

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.

Learn how 2025–2026 tax changes impact charitable deductions, DAFs, and SALT limits, plus smart year-end giving and IRA gift 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.

Learn how U.S. tax rules affect foreign non-grantor trusts and discover key strategies for cross-border estate planning and compliance.

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.

Artificial Intelligence is redefining publicity rights. From ABBA's "ABBAtars" to AI voice cloning and estate planning battles, the legal landscape is shifting fast. ACTEC Fellows discuss the challenges and their implications for legacy planning.

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.

Learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act changes the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction, expanding phase-in ranges and tax planning opportunities.

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.

Explore OB3 Act changes to QSBS rules, including the new $75M limit, $15M exclusion, and strategies to maximize tax savings for founders and investors.

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.

Discover how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes Qualified Opportunity Zones, estate planning rules, and tax strategies for investors.

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.