ACTEC Trust & Estate
Talk Podcasts

ACTEC shares advice from the best and brightest lawyers in the trust and estate field every Tuesday. The ACTEC Trust and Estate Talk podcast series shares in-depth information on topics from electronic wills to bitcoin to charitable planning. Each podcast is transcribed and includes additional resources. Listen, read, and share your new knowledge with clients and colleagues each week.

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.

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.

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 ACTEC Foundation Announces the Winners of the 2026 Mary Moers Wenig Student Writing Competition

The ACTEC Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 Mary Moers Wenig Student Writing Competition, recognizing outstanding legal scholarship in trust and estate law.

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.

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.

ACTEC Foundation Approves Grants to Support Young Lawyers, Legal Education, and Diversity Initiatives

The ACTEC Foundation approved new grants supporting the Young Leaders Program, legal education, diversity initiatives, and future estate planning programs.