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 2025–2027 Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and The ACTEC Foundation are pleased to announce the Eleventh Class of Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders.

Adultery Penalties in Premarital Agreements

Does infidelity void a premarital agreement? A law professor discusses adultery provisions, infidelity clauses, and no-fault divorce as public policy.

Spousal Support Provisions in Premarital Agreements

An explanation and examples of spousal support in premarital agreements, especially helpful in states that litigate fault in divorce and tie it to alimony.

Understanding Life Insurance Policy Ownership

Answers to life insurance policy ownership questions, insurance options, an explanation of irrevocable life insurance trust and more from an estate expert.

Conflict of Laws and Relation-Back of Powers of Appointment

ABA RPT Law Journal author offers an overview on new article “Conflicts of Laws and the Transitivity of the ‘Relation-back’ of Special Powers of Appointment.”

The Interplay Between Trust Accounting and Statute of Limitations

Litigation can be costly. Understand the special considerations attorneys should be aware of when reviewing trust accounting to avoid litigation.

Life Insurance Policies and Estate Planning

A general overview of the risks and rewards associated with term and permanent life insurance policies and factors to consider in choosing the right policy.