Three tips from a family law attorney for trust and estate lawyers to protect clients in the event of a divorce.
Podcast Topics
Protect Assets From Divorce, Elder Abuse, and More
Estate planning extends beyond wills and trusts—it also involves critical family law matters such as premarital agreements, divorce, and asset protection. In this series, ACTEC Fellows share their expertise on safeguarding assets and navigating these complex issues.
Practical Considerations in Dealing with Incapacity
Estate planners discuss avoiding adult guardianships, assessing capacity, transitioning trustees, and addressing challenges in planning and litigation.
Considerations for the Two Weeks Following Death
Practical expert guidance on estate planning for the two-week post-death period, including burial directives and laws, probate venue issues, and not rushing.
Deathbed Planning for the Two Weeks Prior to Death
Expert estate legal guidance on the two weeks before a client’s death: from information gathering to tax considerations, probate avoidance, and gifting.
The Intersection of Well-Being and Trust Planning
T&E practitioners are introducing Well-Being theory into estate planning by encouraging clients to add Well-Being provisions into the drafting process.
Tips for Joint Representation of Spouses (Part 2 of 2)
Podcast two of joint representation offers four more tips for lawyers and the red flags to watch out for as they ensure both spouses are represented equally.
Tips for Joint Representation of Spouses: Engagement Letters (Pt. 1 of 2)
Four tips practitioners need to keep in mind when providing joint representation to spouses and where to find sample attorney engagement letters.