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.
ACTEC Foundation Approves Grants to Support Young Lawyers, Legal Education, and Diversity Initiatives
The ACTEC Foundation approved new grants supporting the Young Leaders Program, legal education, diversity initiatives, and future estate planning programs.
Estate Planning Considerations in Community Property States Relating to Retirement Accounts
Explore how community property laws shape IRAs, 401(k)s, beneficiary designations, and spousal rights in retirement account estate planning.
When Parents Get Involved: Ethical Risks in Estate Planning and Divorce Prep
When parents join prenup or divorce planning, ethical risks follow. ACTEC Fellows explore privilege, conflicts, and protecting the attorney-client relationship.
How Artificial Intelligence Affects Estate Planning in 2026
Updated for 2026, this video explains how AI is used in estate planning, what families should know, and why attorney oversight and verification matter.
Useful But Overlooked Trusts: A Planner’s Guide to When and How to Use Them
Explore overlooked trusts—including HEETs, alimony, voting, and blind trusts—and when estate planners should use them to address complex client needs.
How Cultural Awareness Improves Estate Planning Outcomes
How cultural awareness improves estate planning outcomes, with insights on the racial wealth gap and strategies for more effective, inclusive client guidance.
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.
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ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk Podcasts
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