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.

Cryptocurrency in Estate Planning: 2025 Update

Learn how cryptocurrency affects estate planning in 2025—from custody and succession to IRS reporting, taxes, and digital asset security.

The Dangers of Deferring Estate Tax

Explore the risks of deferring estate tax, including secret IRS liens, credit implications, and alternatives with insights from ACTEC experts.

Winners of the 2023 Mary Moers Wenig Student Writing Competition

ACTEC and The ACTEC Foundation are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Mary Moers Wenig Student Writing Competition.

Tangible Personal Property in Estate Planning

Experts explain why you’ll want to add provisions regarding tangible personal property, such as furniture, vehicles, electronics, and jewelry, to your will or trust.

Impact of the Connelly v. United States Decision

An estate planning attorney discusses the implications of Connelly v. US, buy-sell agreement, valuation of life insurance proceeds, Section 2703, and more.

A New Decision on Adequate Disclosure of Gifts

Understand the taxpayer victory and tax court decision in Schlapfer v. Comm’r that strict compliance with adequate disclosure regulations may not be necessary.

The Intersection of Well-Being and Trust Planning

T&E practitioners are introducing Well-Being theory into estate planning by encouraging clients to add Well-Being provisions into the drafting process.