Estate planner discusses evolving novel claims in trust and estate law, highlighting 7 main claims, including pre-death will contests and tortious interference.
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.
Estate planner discusses evolving novel claims in trust and estate law, highlighting 7 main claims, including pre-death will contests and tortious interference.
The ins and outs of lay witness opinion testimony. A discussion of evidentiary issues surrounding lay people and Federal Rules of Evidence.
Are trusts considered marital property? A review of the Levitan v. Rosen and Pfannenstiehl v. Pfannenstiehl cases offer considerations when drafting of marital property provisions in trust documents.
A review of recent asset protection trust court cases – Wacker, Campbell, Cyr and Rensin – and offers the lessons learned from the rulings.
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act had an enormous impact on existing trusts after divorce. Understand the impact and learn about ACTEC’s comments to the government and solutions to consider.
California Supreme Court depublishes Special Needs Trust Case Scott v. McDonald following Amicus Brief by ACTEC.
Elder abuse by marrying to obtain wealth is on the rise. Understand the inadequate and new laws surrounding the issue.