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.

ACTEC Foundation Supports Academic Symposium on Wealth Management and Transmission

The ACTEC Foundation supported a 2025 symposium at George Mason Law on the law and economics of wealth management, featuring leading scholars and upcoming published papers.

Tips for Dealing With and Drafting for Clients With Diminished Capacity

Legal recommendations for estate planners handling clients with diminishing capacity, including ethical considerations, POAs, trust planning, and more.

Practical Considerations in Dealing with Incapacity

Estate planners discuss avoiding adult guardianships, assessing capacity, transitioning trustees, and addressing challenges in planning and litigation.

Considerations for the Two Weeks Following Death

Practical expert guidance on estate planning for the two-week post-death period, including burial directives and laws, probate venue issues, and not rushing.

Deathbed Planning for the Two Weeks Prior to Death

Expert estate legal guidance on the two weeks before a client’s death: from information gathering to tax considerations, probate avoidance, and gifting.

AI and Trust and Estate Law: The Future Is Here to Stay

A law professor explores the transformative impact of AI in trust and estate Law, delving into ethics, challenges, tips, and trends shaping legal practices.

The Opportunity Zones Transparency, Extension, and Improvement Act

An overview of the Opportunity Zones Transparency Extension and Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation (HR 5761) in the U.S. House of Representatives.