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.

Disaster Relief Planning Resources for Attorneys and Charitable Organizations

Free disaster relief planning resources for attorneys and charitable organizations, including a 49-page guide and podcasts on charitable assistance, preparedness, and recovery.

Home Run Derby: Round 1 Results

The ACTEC Foundation’s Home Run Derby fundraiser is off to a strong start—knocking it out of the park with over $10,000 raised in the first inning!

The 2026 ACTEC Foundation Spring Fundraiser

Step up to the plate for the 2026 ACTEC Foundation Home Run Derby! Every dollar drives your favorite slugger’s ball one foot—donate, compete, and help crown this year’s pennant winner.

Neurodiversity: Leveling Up Our Perspective (Pt. 1 of 3)

Explore neurodiversity in Part 1 of the 3-part Annual Trachtman Lecture—challenging the idea of “normal,” redefining differences, and highlighting how every brain processes the world uniquely.

Private Trust Company Design Considerations for Family Wealth Planning

Explore private trust company design, including governance, jurisdiction, tax considerations, and ownership structures for family wealth planning.

Trust Funding Options

Learn how fractional and pecuniary trust funding formulas impact taxes, asset allocation, and estate planning outcomes for beneficiaries.

Providing Charitable Assistance to Survivors of a Disaster

Learn how charitable organizations provide disaster relief, including 501(c)(3) rules, fiscal sponsorship, and compliance requirements for aiding survivors.