Lawyers serving as trustees face unique ethical, fiduciary and liability considerations. Learn what to consider before accepting the role.
Should Lawyers Serve as Trustees? What to Consider Before Saying Yes
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ACTEC Experts Share Key Insights for Attorneys
Trust and estate litigation may not be avoidable. ACTEC Fellows share recommendations and cautions for legal attorneys on topics such as electronic will pitfalls, client privilege, trustee disputes, and more.
Divorce and Estate Planning: Key Considerations Before the Divorce Is Final
Learn key estate planning considerations before a divorce is final, including wills, beneficiary designations, trust assets, fiduciaries, and asset protection.
How Typical Trust Agreement Clauses Can Get Turned Around in the Real World
Identify potential issues concerning distribution standards, competing beneficiaries, and trust situs that may arise despite the attempts of trust drafters.
Combatting Elder Financial Abuse
Elder financial abuse is the crime of the 21st century. The public guardian for Cook County, IL explains the issue and his office’s strategy to fight it.
Intersection of Family Law and Trusts and Estates
Three tips from a family law attorney for trust and estate lawyers to protect clients in the event of a divorce.
Supreme Court Rulings Alter the Future of Tax Regulations
Legal experts break down the tax planning take aways from recent Supreme Court rulings Loper Bright and Corner Post, explaining that Chevron deference is gone.
Guiding Trust and Estate Disputes to Settlement
Explore strategies for resolving trust and estate disputes with ACTEC experts. Learn tips on overcoming legal, financial, and emotional hurdles to reach settlement.
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ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk Podcasts
Watch the Estate Planning Essentials video series with ACTEC Fellows providing expert insights.
