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.

Planning Ahead for Dementia: What Every Family Needs to Know

Learn key steps to plan for dementia, avoid guardianship, and choose trusted agents. ACTEC experts explain Powers of Attorney, capacity, safety, and costs.

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.

Lessons From Lisa Marie Presley’s Estate: Why Use a Corporate Trustee

Drama in the Estate of Lisa Marie Presley may be due to the absence of a corporate trustee. Understand the benefits of using an experienced corporate trustee.

Relief for S Corporation Mishaps

Expert tax advice on the relief provided in IRS Revenue Rulings for S Corporation to address mistakes and mess-ups in tax filing or ownership restrictions.

The Importance of Treating Life Insurance as an Asset and Maximizing Value

Life insurance may be a client’s most valuable asset. Understand how to identify a policy’s value and sell it for other estate needs instead of letting it lapse.