IRS / Tax Guidance - American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Learn how to address an unfunded bypass trust after death, including legal theories, tax implications, and practical strategies for estate and trust administration.

Private Trust Company Design Considerations for Family Wealth Planning

Explore private trust company design, including governance, jurisdiction, tax considerations, and ownership structures for family wealth planning.

Trump Accounts (IRC §530A): Estate, Tax, and Wealth Planning Considerations

Analysis of Trump Accounts under Section 530A, including eligibility, contribution limits, gift tax concerns, IRA conversion rules, and comparison to Section 529 plans.

Your Income Tax Charitable Deductions Are Different in 2026

Learn how the 2026 tax law changes impact charitable deductions, SALT limits, and QCD planning—especially for donors over age 70½ and high-income taxpayers.

Loss of the Portability Election: Estate of Rowland v. Commissioner

A look at Estate of Rowland v. Commissioner and how incomplete estate tax returns can void a portability election and cost estates valuable DSUE.

Gift Tax Blunders: Common Mistakes on Form 709

Common Form 709 mistakes can trigger costly GST and gift-tax consequences. ACTEC experts explain how to spot and fix DSUE, GST allocation, and gift-splitting errors.