Lawyers serving as trustees face unique ethical, fiduciary and liability considerations. Learn what to consider before accepting the role.
Should Lawyers Serve as Trustees? What to Consider Before Saying Yes
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ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk Podcasts
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ACTEC Trust and Estate Talk is a podcast series featuring ACTEC Fellows and special guests. All speakers are experts in the trust and estate field. Discover the wide range of topics featured in this series.
Divorce and Estate Planning: Key Considerations Before the Divorce Is Final
Learn key estate planning considerations before a divorce is final, including wills, beneficiary designations, trust assets, fiduciaries, and asset protection.
Testamentary and Lifetime Planning for the Married Couple: Creating a Lasting Legacy for Their ‘Love Story’
Explore ethical considerations, client representation, portability, and marital deduction issues when estate planning for married couples.
Premarital Planning: What to Know and Do Before ‘Going to the Chapel’
Premarital planning for high-net-worth families, including legacy asset protection, property laws, trusts, SLATs, DAPTs, and client preparation.
Trust Modification: When Flexibility Conflicts With Settlor Intent
Learn when an irrevocable trust can be modified, how courts define material purpose, and the legal risks of judicial and non-judicial trust changes.
Liability of Executors and Transferees for Estate Taxes
Can executors be personally liable for unpaid estate taxes? Learn how fiduciaries and transferees can reduce risk and avoid costly mistakes.
Section 2801 Final Regulations: Tax on Gifts From Expatriates
Learn how Section 2801 final regulations affect gifts and bequests from covered expatriates, including tax rules, trusts, Form 708, and key exceptions.
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ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk Podcasts
Watch the Estate Planning Essentials video series with ACTEC Fellows providing expert insights.
