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 NCAA Conference Challenge: Final Score

The final scores are in! The ACTEC Foundation’s College Football Bowl Conference Challenge raised $10,116, with the SEC taking first place, followed by the Big Ten and ACC. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the ACTEC Foundation!

Liability of Executors and Transferees for Estate Taxes

Can executors be personally liable for unpaid estate taxes? Learn how fiduciaries and transferees can reduce risk and avoid costly mistakes.

The ACTEC Foundation Announces the Winners of the 2026 Mary Moers Wenig Student Writing Competition

The ACTEC Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 Mary Moers Wenig Student Writing Competition, recognizing outstanding legal scholarship in trust and estate law.

Section 2801 Final Regulations: Tax on Gifts From Expatriates

Learn how Section 2801 final regulations affect gifts and bequests from covered expatriates, including tax rules, trusts, Form 708, and key exceptions.

Reimbursement of Grantor on Trust Income Taxes: When, Why, and How

Learn when grantor trusts can reimburse income taxes, key IRS rules, state law differences, and planning strategies for estate planners.

ACTEC Foundation Approves Grants to Support Young Lawyers, Legal Education, and Diversity Initiatives

The ACTEC Foundation approved new grants supporting the Young Leaders Program, legal education, diversity initiatives, and future estate planning programs.

What to Do When a Bypass Trust Was Never Funded

Learn how to address an unfunded bypass trust after death, including legal theories, tax implications, and practical strategies for estate and trust administration.