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.

The ACTEC Foundation Announces the Winners of the 2025 Mary Moers Wenig Student Writing Competition

Washington, DC, July 22, 2025: The ACTEC Foundation and ACTEC’s Legal Education Committee announce the winners of the legal student writing competition.

The Future of Digital Assets and the Dollar

The foundation of the global financial order is set for significant changes as demand for digital assets and cryptocurrencies upsets governments’ reliance on the dollar.

Mistakes Made in Premarital Agreements by Estate Planning and Family Law Lawyers

Estate planning and family law attorneys share what to be aware of and some pitfalls when drafting premarital agreements and prenups.

California Tax Trap and Residency for Trusts

Words of caution for trust fiduciaries, beneficiaries and residents; CA has liberal definitions of who is considered a resident and subjected to tax on trusts.

Can I Do a Will for Myself?

Understand the pros and cons of writing a will for yourself and what should be considered when planning for the disposition of your assets.

Understanding Rights of Publicity or Name, Image, Likeness (NIL)

An overview of publicity rights, property rights, name, image, likeness (NIL) and how they differ by states.

ACTEC Law Journal: Dedicated to Trust and Estate Topics for Nearly 50 Years

ACTEC Law Journal Editor shares insights on the publication process, the contributions of the student editors, and the importance of the journal to T&E law.