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.
What is a Trump Account? Rules, Taxes, and How They Work for Families
Learn how Trump Accounts work, including eligibility, $1,000 government contributions, tax rules, and how they compare to 529 plans and UTMAs for saving for children.
FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements
An attorney discusses the April 23rd, 2024, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling on noncompete agreements and how to advise business owners and clients.
The NextGen Bar Exam Threat to Wills and Trusts
ACTEC shares concerns about NCBE removal of wills & trusts from the NextGen Bar Exam and the impact on families, businesses, seniors, and generational wealth.
The Ethics of Posting to Listservs
The practical implications of ABA Formal Opinion 511, which highlights ethical concerns about requesting advice from colleagues on a client matter.
The Virtues of Estate Planning & Estate Planners Part 3 of 3: Essential Virtues of the Estate Planning Professional
Turney Berry concludes his lecture with the importance of mentorship, community engagement, and diversity in thought and professional organizations.
The Virtues of Estate Planning & Estate Planners Part 2 of 3: Estate Planning’s Role in Civilization
In part 2 of Turney Berry’s lecture, he discusses the importance of estate planning in civilization and why diversity of experience is critical to the profession.
The Virtues of Estate Planning & Estate Planners Part 1 of 3: Estate Planning—A Job or a Calling?
A trust and estate lawyer ponders whether estate planning is more than the orderly transmission of wealth in all forms among the generations or something more.







