2021 Fall Newsletter
President’s Message
I am pleased to introduce to you the 7th Class of Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders. This year’s class includes four outstanding individuals: Brian Balduzzi of Philadelphia, PA; Caitlin Horne of Charlotte, NC; René Morency of Clayton, MO; and Melisa Seyhun of Chicago, IL. The Young Leaders program builds on ABA RPTE’s two-year Young Fellows Program to provide an additional two years of financial support for a diverse group of trust and estate attorneys. >> Continue reading.
In This Issue
- President’s Message
- Success of ACTEC Foundation Funding Series
- Tulane/ACTEC Symposium on Conflict of Laws in Trusts and Estates
- In Memoriam Contributions
- Thank you to 2021 Foundation Donors
Latest ACTEC Trust and Estate Talk Podcasts
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.
Relief for S Corporation Mishaps
Expert tax advice on the relief provided in IRS Revenue Rulings for S Corporation to address mistakes and mess-ups in tax filing or ownership restrictions.
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.