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.

A Trustee’s Perspective on Trust-Owned Life Insurance

Learn key considerations for trustees managing Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) and how to navigate grantor rules and withdrawal rights.

An Illuminating Look at Closely Held Entities: Series Overview (Pt. 1 of 4)

Trust and estate experts introduce a 4-part podcast series on the main phases of the closely held entity: formation, administration, and possible liquidation.

Moving Your Firm to the Cloud

Lawyers share tips for planning and successfully moving your firm’s data and software to a cloud solution. Understand the benefits and risks in this podcast.

Supporting and Mentoring Female Estate Planning Attorneys

An experienced mentor and estate planning attorney offer tips on work-life balance, mentorship, and supporting women in trust and estate law.

Tips for Individuals Living Alone (Pt. 1 of 2)

Estate lawyers share tips for individuals living alone to prepare for a healthcare or medical emergency, including a checklist and contact forms.

Work-Life Balance: Recommendations for Attorneys

An attorney shares his recommendations for work-life balance and tips for setting boundaries, reducing stress, and setting an example for younger employees.

What You Need to Know About Authenticating Cross-Border Documents and the Importance of Electronic Apostilles (e-APP)

International estate planning experts explain ACTEC’s support of electronic apostilles, e-APPs, and the importance of apostilles to the trusts and estates practice.