2020 Annual Meeting Newsletter
President’s Message
It is with both sadness and pride that I pen my last message as President of The ACTEC Foundation. The last three years have been a wonderful challenge of raising awareness about the work of The ACTEC Foundation, raising money to support that work, and awarding grants to worthy recipients in the Trust and Estate field. Working with the Foundation’s very talented Board and extraordinary staff has been a joy. >> Continue reading.
Inside this issue:
- Biking for The ACTEC Foundation
- Spotlight on Grant Recipient, Danaya Wright
- Lloyd Leva Plaine Distinguished Lecture by Michael Greenwald
- Mary Moers Wenig Writing Contest
- 2019 ACTEC Foundation Doners
- How to Contribute
Latest ACTEC Trust and Estate Talk Podcasts
Neurodiversity: Leveling Up Our Perspective (Pt. 1 of 3)
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.
Private Trust Company Design Considerations for Family Wealth Planning
Explore private trust company design, including governance, jurisdiction, tax considerations, and ownership structures for family wealth planning.
Trust Funding Options
Learn how fractional and pecuniary trust funding formulas impact taxes, asset allocation, and estate planning outcomes for beneficiaries.


