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.

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.

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.

How Artificial Intelligence Affects Estate Planning in 2026

Updated for 2026, this video explains how AI is used in estate planning, what families should know, and why attorney oversight and verification matter.

Useful But Overlooked Trusts: A Planner’s Guide to When and How to Use Them

Explore overlooked trusts—including HEETs, alimony, voting, and blind trusts—and when estate planners should use them to address complex client needs.

How Cultural Awareness Improves Estate Planning Outcomes

How cultural awareness improves estate planning outcomes, with insights on the racial wealth gap and strategies for more effective, inclusive client guidance.

Planning for a Diverse Family: Cultural Competence Within the Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Cultural competence in estate planning and how the ABA Model Rules guide ethical, inclusive client representation.

Your Income Tax Charitable Deductions Are Different in 2026

Learn how the 2026 tax law changes impact charitable deductions, SALT limits, and QCD planning—especially for donors over age 70½ and high-income taxpayers.