ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk

A trust and estate professor reviews the history and successes of the Uniform Law Commission (ULC), some of the Uniform Trust Code acts and it future. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and commentary on...

An estate planning attorney explains the planning opportunities available using asset protection trusts to protect assets from future creditors. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and commentary on subje...

Identify potential issues concerning distribution standards, competing beneficiaries, and trust situs that may arise despite the attempts of trust drafters. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and comment...

Elder financial abuse is the crime of the 21st century. The public guardian for Cook County, IL explains the issue and his office's strategy to fight it and reclaim the money for abused seniors. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best...

Three tips from a family law attorney for trust and estate lawyers to protect clients in the event of a divorce.   The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and commentary on subjects that affect the profession...

Legal experts break down the tax planning take aways from recent Supreme Court rulings Loper Bright and Corner Post , explaining that Chevron deference is gone. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and com...

An estate planning attorney reviews Nancy Colier book, The Power of Off: The Mindful Way to Stay Sane in a Virtual World and offers takeaways for professionals. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and com...

Explore strategies for resolving trust and estate disputes with ACTEC experts. Learn tips on overcoming legal, financial, and emotional hurdles to reach a settlement. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights a...

Exploring key distinctions in tax and labor law when classifying workers as independent contractors or employees, focusing on FLSA, IRS, and ERISA guidelines. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and comme...

A law professor outlines using photos in wills to identify specific gifts, possible legal challenges, and best practices for estate planning. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and commentary on subjects...

The risks of life insurance-funded redemption agreements, the Connolly v. US case, and safer alternatives like cross-purchase agreements, and life insurance LLCs. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and c...

Understand the risks of owning a golf cart, especially if minors are allowed to drive, and how to protect clients' assets from accidents and lawsuits. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and commentary on...

Lessons from Huffman v. Commissioner , when a son exercised an option to purchase stock from his parents, ignoring a buy-sell agreement in the family business. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and comm...

Takeaways from the 2023 Massachusetts divorce case, Jones v. Jones , for parents who support their married children may diminish trust assets in a divorce. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and commenta...

A T&E expert reviews CCA 202352018's true scope, how it affects designing trusts when drafting, and some considerations when modifying trusts. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and commentary on subject...

An overview for professionals advising clients about leaving IRA assets to beneficiaries that have not reached majority, such as minors and young adults. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and commentary...

Strategies for limited partnerships and S corporations to minimize self-employment tax and net investment income tax following a 2023 tax court decision. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and commentary...

Estate planners share legal considerations, strategies and advice for donors and charities to address restricted charitable gifts, UPMIFA, and UTC states. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and commentar...

A discussion on fiduciary record-keeping, covering best practices, legal implications, and strategies for addressing incomplete or lost trust and estate records. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and co...

An overview for fiduciaries when distributing property to a beneficiary, in cash or in-kind, and the tax considerations, consequences and planning strategies. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and comme...

A discussion by estate planning litigators of what trustees need to know when problems arise with the exercise of powers of appointment, important tool in the estate planning attorney's toolbox box. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals...

Details for tax planners regarding the requirements for an estate to qualify for an income tax charitable deduction under IRS Code Section 642(c). The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and commentary on sub...

An attorney discusses the April 23rd, 2024, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling on noncompete agreements and how to advise business owners and clients.     The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights and commen...

ACTEC shares concerns about NCBE removal of wills & trusts from the NextGen Bar Exam and the impact on families, businesses, seniors, and generational wealth. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and comm...

The practical implications of ABA Formal Opinion 511, which highlights ethical concerns about requesting advice from colleagues on a client matter. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel , ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and commentary on s...