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.

Taxation of Foreign Non-Grantor Trusts

Learn how U.S. tax rules affect foreign non-grantor trusts and discover key strategies for cross-border estate planning and compliance.

The Intersection of S Corps., ESBTs, California Tax and Beer

When it comes to trust planning, ESBTs, and S Corps, sometimes you can do everything right and still be subject to California Entity Tax.

Conflicts of Interest When Representing Fiduciaries

Tips for estate planners to avoid and understand potential conflicts of interest that can arise in representing fiduciaries.

Electronic Will Legislation in the US

A trust and estate expert advises extreme caution when using an e-will or electronic will. Understand why in this podcast.

Removal of Trustees

How do you remove a trustee? A review of what to expect, the standard of proof, grounds and the role of equity court determinations.

529 Plan Pros and Cons

Estate experts answer parents’ and families’ questions about how 529 Plans work and what you need to keep in mind when saving for higher education.

Navigating the Choppy Waters of Cross-Border Estate Administration

One will or two? The impacts of forced heirship on assets in civil law jurisdictions and benefits of EU Succession Regulation in cross-border estate planning.