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.
When parents join prenup or divorce planning, ethical risks follow. ACTEC Fellows explore privilege, conflicts, and protecting the attorney-client relationship.
An explanation and examples of spousal support in premarital agreements, especially helpful in states that litigate fault in divorce and tie it to alimony.
Co-chair of the ULC’s Cohabitants Economic Remedies Act Committee explains the importance of having laws concerning the economic rights of unmarried cohabitants.
Does joint representation during a prenuptial agreement violate professional rules of conduct? Professor Carter reviews Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements.
How to help clients structure trusts so that the inheritances to beneficiaries are protected in the event of a divorce.
An explanation of beneficiary designations and income tax consequences related to ERISA and qualified plans during divorce.
ACTEC Fellows discuss the importance of creating positive experiences for beneficiaries in your estate plan.
ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk Podcasts
