T&E Administration 12 - American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

T&E Administration

Podcast Topics

ACTEC Capital Letters

ACTEC Guidance & Comments

Art & Alternative Assets

Business Planning

Charitable Planning

Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity

Family Law

General Estate Planning

International T&E

IRS / Tax Guidance

Pandemic Related Issues

T&E Administration

T&E Litigation

Technology Recommendations

Uniform Law, Multi-State Issues & Laws

Experts Provide Best Practice Advice on Trust and Estate Administration

ACTEC Fellows share their expertise with professionals on trust administration and ongoing estate management. Discover more about best business practices, effective communication with trustees and beneficiaries, and how life changes such as retirement or divorce can impact these areas.

Gift Tax Returns: Planning, Ethics, and Best Practices

Learn about Form 709-NA, e-filing updates, gift splitting, digital assets, and disclosure rules in this ACTEC podcast on gift tax returns.

U.S. Tax Considerations When Buying Property Abroad

Expert guidance and best practices for estate and wealth advisors on tax planning for clients with real or vacation property in a foreign country or abroad.

Hiring, Examining, and Being an Expert Witness

T&E experts offer their advice to lawyers and professionals when retaining an expert witness or determining if you want to be an expert witness in a court proceeding.

Summary of Hot Trust & Estate Topics from 2022 and Early 2023

Estate planning experts review recent T&E cases, IRS rulings, SECURE Act 2.0, DAF and CRT cautions, and other recent developments impacting estate planners.

Supreme Court Rules on Bittner v. United States

Supreme Court ruling in Bittner v. United States, with input from ACTEC’s amicus brief, regarding the Bank Secrecy Act and Foreign Bank Account Reporting.

Lessons From Lisa Marie Presley’s Estate: Why Use a Corporate Trustee

Drama in the Estate of Lisa Marie Presley may be due to the absence of a corporate trustee. Understand the benefits of using an experienced corporate trustee.

The Importance of Treating Life Insurance as an Asset and Maximizing Value

Life insurance may be a client’s most valuable asset. Understand how to identify a policy’s value and sell it for other estate needs instead of letting it lapse.