by ACTEC Fellows Elizabeth K. Arias and Jean Gordon Carter In the realm of inheritance disputes, ACTEC Fellows answer a critical question: Can one sue if excluded from a family member's will? Understand who is generally guaranteed the right to inherit. The paramount...
Pitfalls of Pay on Death (POD) Accounts
An explanation of how Pay on Death (POD) accounts, aka TOD or Totten Trust, work and what account owners should be aware of before identifying a beneficiary.
Should I Serve as a Trustee?
Attorneys explain the responsibilities and risks of being a trustee of a trust, a role that involves significant legal and ethical obligations.
Should I Serve as an Executor?
Estate attorneys explain what individuals need to understand before agreeing to serve as an estate executor, such as probate, tax, and legal requirements.
A Child’s Right to Information When a Parent Dies
What are your rights to information in a Will after the death of your parent or relative? Do you need a lawyer? Learn these answers and more in this video.
How Does a Revocable Trust Avoid Probate?
Understand how a revocable trust helps families avoid probate from experts in the field, ACTEC Fellows Stacy Singer and Jonathan Michael.
What is Probate?
ACTEC Fellows discuss “What is Probate? in this informative short video for individuals and families.