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.
What to Do When a Bypass Trust Was Never Funded
Learn how to address an unfunded bypass trust after death, including legal theories, tax implications, and practical strategies for estate and trust administration.
The ACTEC Foundation Renews Support for Popular Educational T&E Series
The ACTEC Foundation has approved continued support for ACTEC Trust and Estate Talk and Estate Planning Essentials, expanding trusted estate planning education for professionals and the public.
Home Run Derby: Round 1 Results
The ACTEC Foundation’s Home Run Derby fundraiser is off to a strong start—knocking it out of the park with over $10,000 raised in the first inning!
The 2026 ACTEC Foundation Spring Fundraiser
Step up to the plate for the 2026 ACTEC Foundation Home Run Derby! Every dollar drives your favorite slugger’s ball one foot—donate, compete, and help crown this year’s pennant winner.
Neurodiversity: Leveling Up Our Perspective (Pt. 1 of 3)
Explore neurodiversity in Part 1 of the 3-part Annual Trachtman Lecture—challenging the idea of “normal,” redefining differences, and highlighting how every brain processes the world uniquely.
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.
Trust Funding Options
Learn how fractional and pecuniary trust funding formulas impact taxes, asset allocation, and estate planning outcomes for beneficiaries.







