ACTEC Foundation 2023 Fall Newsletter
President’s Message
Welcome to fall! At the 2023 Fall Meeting of The ACTEC Foundation Board of Directors, the Board will be focusing on the purpose and goals of The ACTEC Foundation, reviewing The Foundation’s mission statement to make sure it aligns with current grantmaking and other activities and vice versa. Many of the Foundation’s Committees met in advance of the Board meeting to discuss this initiative, and I look forward to a robust discussion of how The Foundation may have the best impact on the future of trust and estate education, communications, and community service. >> Continue reading.
Latest ACTEC Trust and Estate Talk Podcasts
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Your Income Tax Charitable Deductions Are Different in 2026
Learn how the 2026 tax law changes impact charitable deductions, SALT limits, and QCD planning—especially for donors over age 70½ and high-income taxpayers.
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