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 Uniform Trust Code Turns 25
A trust and estate professor reviews the history and successes of the Uniform Law Commission (ULC), some of the Uniform Trust Code acts and it future.
The New Rules of Professional Conduct for Lawyers
A discussion of the ABA’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct surrounding scope of representation, communication, confidentiality, and conflict of interest.
Lawyers as Trustees
How should a trust and estate attorney navigate the ethical and legal dilemma that occurs when a client asks for him or her to serve as a trustee?
Marrying into Elder Abuse
Elder abuse by marrying to obtain wealth is on the rise. Understand the inadequate and new laws surrounding the issue.
IRAs and IRA Beneficiaries
IRA beneficiary designations can be confusing. Learn the essentials of IRAs and naming IRA beneficiaries from trust and estate experts.
Lessons Learned Regarding Law Firm’s Email Communication
Lessons learned after a court email of an order goes into a law firm’s spam filter. Understand what email management steps law firms should follow.
The Future is Here: Dealing with Bitcoins and Cryptocurrencies in Tax and Estate Planning
There are over 2,000 cryptocurrencies! Experts explain what fiduciaries and trust and estate practitioners need to know.







