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.

Planning for a Diverse Family: Cultural Competence Within the Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Cultural competence in estate planning and how the ABA Model Rules guide ethical, inclusive client representation.

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.

The Basics of the Estate Administration Exception to Avoid Self-Dealing Prohibitions

A review of the rules, probate and estate administration exceptions to avoid issues regarding self-dealing transactions between a foundation and a donor.

An Update on NFTs – Non-fungible Tokens

An overview of non-fungible tokens, NFT, for estate planning professionals including creation, management, and protection.

An Overview of Tennessee Trust Law

A review of changes to Tennessee trust laws that make the state a desirable trust jurisdiction, streamlined trust statutes, and made it difficult for creditors.

Uses of Exculpatory Clauses in Wills and Trusts

An overview of the uses of exculpatory clauses in estate planning, enforceability under state law and advice for litigators.

Traps Await for Beneficiary-Owned Trusts Under Section 678

“Traps Await for Beneficiary-Owned Trusts Under Section 678,” that’s the subject of today’s ACTEC Trust and Estate Talk. Transcript/Show Notes This is Travis Hayes, ACTEC Fellow from Naples, Florida. There are some great planning strategies using beneficiary-owned trusts under Section 678, but if...