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.

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.

The ACTEC Commentaries 6th Edition

The 6 Edition of The ACTEC Commentaries on the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, offering guidance particular to estate and trust practitioners, is now available.

Hiring, Examining, and Being an Expert Witness

T&E experts offer their advice to lawyers and professionals when retaining an expert witness or determining if you want to be an expert witness in a court proceeding.

Summary of Hot Trust & Estate Topics from 2022 and Early 2023

Estate planning experts review recent T&E cases, IRS rulings, SECURE Act 2.0, DAF and CRT cautions, and other recent developments impacting estate planners.

Civil Law Concepts in American Family and Inheritance Laws

A law professor shares ways civil and common law systems have influenced each other, particularly in matters relating to adoption, family and inheritance laws.

Supreme Court Rules on Bittner v. United States

Supreme Court ruling in Bittner v. United States, with input from ACTEC’s amicus brief, regarding the Bank Secrecy Act and Foreign Bank Account Reporting.

The ACTEC Foundation Announces the 2022-2024 Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders

President of The ACTEC Foundation and Chair of the ACTEC Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Committee announce the 8th Class of Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders.