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.

Longest Drive Challenge: Final Results

Lora “Pink Panther” Davis wins big, raising $25,715 for The ACTEC Foundation in a thrilling Challenge marked by fierce regional competition!

Electronic Wills and Remote Execution

An update on electronic wills, remote witnessing, and notarization legislation in Illinois. The act became law on July 26, 2021.

What is Portability for Estate and Gift Tax?

An explanation of portability of the estate and gift tax exemption and what to consider if electing to use it.

Non-Fungible Tokens: What Every Estate Planner Needs to Know

An overview of NFTs, non-fungible tokens, how they work and what do estate planning professionals need to know.

Cryptocurrency Regulation and Qualified Custody

Experts discuss what trustees and fiduciaries need to know regarding cryptocurrency regulation.

Proving a Will in the Age of COVID

The COVID pandemic caused many states to accelerate their laws regarding electronic wills. Learn what’s working and what’s not.

Direct Payment of Medical Expenses and Tuition as an Exception to the Gift Tax

Learn the dos and don’ts of paying another person’s tuition or medical bills, what qualifies as tuition and medical expenses, and how to avoid gift tax.