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.
Counting Down, Counting Up, Flourishing: Part 2 of 4
Discover how positive psychology intersects with estate planning in Steve Akers’ 2025 Trachtman Lecture. Part 1 explores PERMA and key wellness insights.
Pitfalls of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning
A discussion of what consumers need to know about using do-it-yourself estate planning documents and DIY wills.
Voidable Transfers in Self-Settled Spendthrift Trusts
An overview of Self-Settled Spendthrift Trust statutes of limitations and review of Wyoming’s legislation, House Bill 64.
Joint Representations with Prenuptial Agreements
Does joint representation during a prenuptial agreement violate professional rules of conduct? Professor Carter reviews Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements.
What to Expect After Hiring an Attorney
Tips on what to keep in mind when working with an attorney, including the difference between individual, joint and family representation.
Supported Decision-Making
A general overview of supported decision-making, update on progress around the world and in the US, particularly in New York State.
Using Multiple Non-Grantor Trusts for Multiple Tax Benefits
Five reasons why tax and estate attorneys might want to recommend multiple non-grantor trusts for tax benefits for their clients.







