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.

When Parents Get Involved: Ethical Risks in Estate Planning and Divorce Prep

When parents join prenup or divorce planning, ethical risks follow. ACTEC Fellows explore privilege, conflicts, and protecting the attorney-client relationship.

The New Normal for Charitable Tax Planning

Exploring crucial aspects of charitable tax planning: contemporaneous written acknowledgments, qualified appraisals, and anticipatory assignment of income.

The Dissatisfied Heir

by ACTEC Fellows Elizabeth K. Arias and Jean Gordon Carter In the realm of inheritance disputes, ACTEC Fellows answer a critical question: Can one sue if excluded from a family member's will? Understand who is generally guaranteed the right to inherit. The paramount exception lies in spousal...

A Discussion of Ante-Mortem Probate

A law professor discusses updates in ante-mortem probate, aka pre-mortem probate, exploring benefits, risks, and state procedures in the evolving legal terrain.

Tips for Preparing a Federal Estate Tax Return

An estate expert offers tips to professionals preparing a Federal Estate Tax Return, form 706, such as adjustable taxable gifts, real property, and more.

Client Restrictions on Charitable Gifts

Expert trust and estate advice and insights regarding restrictions for charitable gifts, managing donor intent, and the institution’s considerations.

Conflicts of Interest in T&E Litigation

Exploring conflicts of interest in trust and estate litigation, from joint representations to multi-generational complexities, navigating ethical challenges.