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.

Guiding Trust and Estate Disputes to Settlement

Explore strategies for resolving trust and estate disputes with ACTEC experts. Learn tips on overcoming legal, financial, and emotional hurdles to reach settlement.

Thoughts Regarding the Withdrawal in 2017 of the Proposed Section 2704 Estate Tax Regulations

Ron Aucutt, ACTEC Fellow from Tysons Corner, Virginia shared his perspective in October 2017 of Treasury’s withdrawal of Section 2704 proposed regulations on valuation for transfer tax purposes. There are many valuable insights in this podcast as a revised set of regulations may yet be reproposed as some point by Treasury.

What should attorneys have in their Engagement Letters?

Engagement Letters or Engagement Agreements are an invaluable tool for attorney’s setting the stage for the representation and managing a client’s expectations. ACTEC Fellows discuss the ins-and-outs of effective agreements.

What is a Revocable Trust and Do I Need One?

Professor Mary Radford explains in everyday terms what you need to know about a Revocable Trust and if you need one through this informative video.

Understanding Powers of Attorney

Understanding your Power of Attorney (POA) is critical in estate planning. Bernie Krooks, a nationally-recognized expert shares his expertise in this video.

Mary Moers Wenig Student Writing Competition 2017 Winner

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Foundation holds a yearly legal writing competition to encourage and reward law student’s scholarly works in the area of trusts and estates. The Mary Moers Wenig Writing Competition has awarded over $125,000 during a 13-year period. ACTEC Fellow and...

Wealth Transfer Law in Comparative and International Perspective

On September 8, 2017, the University of Iowa College of Law, in conjunction with The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Foundation, will sponsor a symposium titled Wealth Transfer Law in Comparative and International Perspective. The conference will consist of a keynote address by...