Learn how directed trusts divide trustee responsibilities, the role of trust protectors, and how modern trust design creates flexibility in estate planning while maintaining effective trust administration.
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.
Learn how directed trusts divide trustee responsibilities, the role of trust protectors, and how modern trust design creates flexibility in estate planning while maintaining effective trust administration.
Explore neurodiversity in Part 1 of the 3-part Annual Trachtman Lecture—challenging the idea of “normal,” redefining differences, and highlighting how every brain processes the world uniquely.
Explore private trust company design, including governance, jurisdiction, tax considerations, and ownership structures for family wealth planning.
Learn how fractional and pecuniary trust funding formulas impact taxes, asset allocation, and estate planning outcomes for beneficiaries.
Learn how charitable organizations provide disaster relief, including 501(c)(3) rules, fiscal sponsorship, and compliance requirements for aiding survivors.
Disaster preparedness for estate planning: key tips on insurance, recovery, and client guidance from ACTEC Fellows.
Learn how law firms can recruit, train, and mentor the next generation of trust and estate attorneys to address the growing shortage in the estate planning profession.