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.

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.

The Complexity of Dealing with a Holographic eWill

A trust and estate expert shares the interesting case of a holographic eWill in Mississippi written in the testator’s handwriting on an iPad.

Understanding the Kittler eWill Case in Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania Fellows explains the issue of the case of Susan Kittler, who, during COVID in 2021, drafted a will and executed it using an electronic signature.

Recent IRS Challenges to Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRAT)

An overview of two recent IRS cases regarding Granter Retained Annuity Trusts, GRAT, the significance of the cases for estate planners and the IRS rulings.

Should I Serve as an Executor?

Estate attorneys explain what individuals need to understand before agreeing to serve as an estate executor, such as probate, tax, and legal requirements.

Patagonia Purpose Trusts

The founder of Patagonia clothing transferred $3B of stock to a Purpose Trust. What is a Purpose Trust and how does it meet Patagonia’s corporate objectives?